Augusta National Postpones US Masters
March 13, 2020 No Responses

Augusta National Postpones US Masters

The US Masters has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Augusta National Golf Club has announced. The blue riband event, the first men’s major of the year, was due to take place from April 9-12. It is hoped...
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O’Neill Calls for Closure of Schools in The North
March 13, 2020 No Responses

O’Neill Calls for Closure of Schools in The North

Stormont deputy first minister Michelle O’Neill has said schools, universities and colleges in Northern Ireland should close in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. She claimed the public were concerned and fearful and the difference with the Republic of Ir...
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Premier League Announces Suspension Amid Coronavirus Crisis
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Premier League Announces Suspension Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Top-level English football has been suspended until April 3 at the earliest due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Football Association, the Premier League, the English Football League, FA Women’s Super League and FA Women’s Championship have all agreed to c...
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WRU Calls Off Saturday’s Six Nations Game Against Scotland
March 13, 2020 No Responses

WRU Calls Off Saturday’s Six Nations Game Against Scotland

Wales’ Guinness Six Nations clash against Scotland in Cardiff on Saturday has been postponed in a U-turn from Friday morning’s insistence that the game would go ahead. Less than five hours after the Welsh Rugby Union said the Principality Stadium...
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RHI Public Inquiry to Publish Findings Today
March 13, 2020 No Responses

RHI Public Inquiry to Publish Findings Today

A public inquiry into a botched green energy scheme which brought down Northern Ireland’s Government is due to publish its findings later. Patrick Coghlin’s investigation into the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) was established in early 2017, in the final d...
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Pelosi Praises ‘Brilliant’ Friendship Between US and Ireland
March 12, 2020 No Responses

Pelosi Praises ‘Brilliant’ Friendship Between US and Ireland

The US Speaker has praised the friendship between her nation and Ireland as “brilliant”. Dressed in green ahead of St Patrick’s Day, Nancy Pelosi made the remark as she welcomed Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to the Capitol. President Donald Trump was...
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Manchester United Thrash LASK in Europa League
March 12, 2020 No Responses

Manchester United Thrash LASK in Europa League

Odion Ighalo’s spectacular strike set Manchester United on course for a stunning 5-0 victory in strange circumstances as the coronavirus outbreak saw the Europa League clash at LASK played behind closed doors. Fresh from sealing a pulsating win against rival...
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Gunners’ Manager Mikel Arteta Tests Positive for Covid-19
March 12, 2020 No Responses

Gunners’ Manager Mikel Arteta Tests Positive for Covid-19

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has tested positive for Covid-19, the Premier League club have announced. Arsenal have announced that their whole first-team squad will now be placed in self-isolation. A club statement read: “Our London Colney training center...
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Premier League and EFL Matches to be Played This Weekend
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Premier League and EFL Matches to be Played This Weekend

The Premier League and EFL have confirmed that this weekend’s matches will take place as scheduled. A number of sporting fixtures around the world have been cancelled or forced behind closed doors due to the growing threat of the coronavirus....
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Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer Defends School Closures as Case Numbers Rise
March 12, 2020 No Responses

Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer Defends School Closures as Case Numbers Rise

Ireland’s chief medical officer has defended school closures after 27 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Ireland, an increase from 43 on Wednesday. This is the biggest spike in cases in the country since the outbreak began. Some...
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