Three Arrested by Gardai in Operation Targeting Dissident Republicanism
March 22, 2020 No Responses

Three Arrested by Gardai in Operation Targeting Dissident Republicanism

Three men have been arrested by gardai targeting dissident republicanism. Two are aged in their 40s and one in his 50s. They were detained in the midlands area and are being held in Dublin. The Special Detective Unit was supported...
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Emirates to Suspend All Passenger Flights from Wednesday
March 22, 2020 No Responses

Emirates to Suspend All Passenger Flights from Wednesday

One of the world’s biggest airlines, Emirates, has said it is suspending all passenger flights from Wednesday. It is a pivotal move that reflects the dramatic slowdown in traffic through the airline’s hub in Dubai, the world’s busiest international airpo...
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Northern Leaders Call for People to Stay Apart on Mother’s Day
March 22, 2020 No Responses

Northern Leaders Call for People to Stay Apart on Mother’s Day

Stormont’s First and Deputy First Ministers have urged people to stay apart on Mother’s Day. They praised those working on the front line of the battle against Covid-19. DUP leader Arlene Foster said it is normally a day when children...
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Irish Navy Repurposes The Samuel Beckett as Coronavirus Testing Center
March 21, 2020 No Responses

Irish Navy Repurposes The Samuel Beckett as Coronavirus Testing Center

An Irish naval vessel is being transformed into a Covid-19 testing center. The LE Samuel Beckett is berthed at Sir John Rogerson’s Quay on the Liffey River in Dublin city center. Hundreds of cases of the virus have been recorded...
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2020 Hockey World Championship is Cancelled
March 21, 2020 No Responses

2020 Hockey World Championship is Cancelled

The 2020 World Championship has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the International Ice Hockey Federation has announced. Great Britain were due to take part at the elite level for the second consecutive season after retaining their status with...
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Frampton Doubtful That Title Fight Will Go Ahead in June
March 21, 2020 No Responses

Frampton Doubtful That Title Fight Will Go Ahead in June

Carl Frampton is doubtful that his WBO super-featherweight title fight with Jamel Herring will take place in June due to current social distancing restrictions which mean he cannot spar or prepare properly. The 33-year-old Belfast man has been training on...
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President Higgins Warns That Irresponsible Actions Must Stop Now
March 20, 2020 No Responses

President Higgins Warns That Irresponsible Actions Must Stop Now

Any irresponsible failure to adopt social distancing must end, the President has said. Michael D Higgins appealed to young people to respond to official advice on limiting the spread of Covid-19. Another 126 cases were confirmed today, bringing the total...
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Easyjet to Ground Majority of Air Fleet
March 20, 2020 No Responses

Easyjet to Ground Majority of Air Fleet

Easyjet has announced it will ground most of its aircraft due to travel restrictions and a collapse in demand caused by the coronavirus. The carrier, based in Luton, England, said it will park “the majority of its fleet” from Tuesday....
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IRFU and the Provinces Agree Payment Deferral Deal
March 20, 2020 No Responses

IRFU and the Provinces Agree Payment Deferral Deal

The IRFU and Ireland’s four provinces have agreed a payment deferral model for all employees due to the coronavirus pandemic. Domestic rugby was suspended on March 12 in response to government advice on the spread of Covid-19, while the national...
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Irish Distilleries Help Fight Coronavirus by Producing Hand Sanitizers
March 20, 2020 No Responses

Irish Distilleries Help Fight Coronavirus by Producing Hand Sanitizers

Irish distilleries are fighting against Covid-19 by making hand sanitizers. It comes after bars around the country were asked by the Government to close their doors last Sunday. The decision to close pubs until March 29 followed discussions with industry...
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