Martin Warns That ‘Bare Bones’ Brexit Trade Deal Would be Unsatisfactory
December 27, 2019 No Responses

Martin Warns That ‘Bare Bones’ Brexit Trade Deal Would be Unsatisfactory

Any “bare bones” trade agreement between the EU and UK would be less than satisfactory, Micheál Martin said. He warned another dangerous hard Brexit cliff-edge could be beckoning next year as he voiced concern about UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s...
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Liverpool Go Thirteen Points Clear with Win Against Foxes
December 26, 2019 No Responses

Liverpool Go Thirteen Points Clear with Win Against Foxes

Outstanding Liverpool stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League to a seemingly uncatchable 13 points with a 4-0 thrashing of nearest challengers Leicester. Fresh from their Club World Cup victory in Qatar last weekend, Jurgen Klopp’s side...
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Director Greta Gerwig Makes “little Women” With Big Characters
December 26, 2019 No Responses

Director Greta Gerwig Makes “little Women” With Big Characters

Of the controversies associated with this year’s Oscars,the absence of women among many of its categories — especially Best Director — have highlighted the inequity of this award’s process. Of the many women creators discussed, Little W...
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Martial Scores a Brace as Manchester United Defeat Magpies
December 26, 2019 No Responses

Martial Scores a Brace as Manchester United Defeat Magpies

Anthony Martial’s brace bookended a thumping comeback triumph against Newcastle as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United got back to winning ways in style. Few could have foreseen these teams being separated by goal difference over Christmas, yet Steve ...
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Saints Stun Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
December 26, 2019 No Responses

Saints Stun Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Michael Obafemi and Nathan Redmond struck to deepen Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge woes as Southampton claimed a fine Premier League win in west London. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s Saints battled their way to a fourth league victory in six matches, and their second...
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Arsenal Draw With Bournemouth on Arteta’s Debut
December 26, 2019 No Responses

Arsenal Draw With Bournemouth on Arteta’s Debut

Mikel Arteta was forced to settle for a point from his first match as Arsenal head coach after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang salvaged a 1-1 draw at struggling Bournemouth. The Spaniard received a swift reminder of the sizable job facing him in...
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Number Of Public Payphones in Ireland Falls 90% in Last Decade
December 26, 2019 No Responses

Number Of Public Payphones in Ireland Falls 90% in Last Decade

The number of public payphones in the country continues to drop with just 456 left, compared to almost 4,000 a decade ago. Payphone usage has declined dramatically in recent years because of the popularity of smartphones. In 2008, there were...
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Dele Alli Strikes to Give Spurs Victory Over Seagulls
December 26, 2019 No Responses

Dele Alli Strikes to Give Spurs Victory Over Seagulls

Dele Alli continued to be the leading light of Jose Mourinho’s reign at Tottenham as he scored the winner in a 2-1 victory over Brighton. Alli produced a brilliant first-time finish to give Spurs another Boxing Day win after Harry...
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Martin Hopes to Increase Number of Female Fianna Fáil TDs in Next Election
December 26, 2019 No Responses

Martin Hopes to Increase Number of Female Fianna Fáil TDs in Next Election

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said he hopes to increase the number of female TDs representing his party after the next general election. Just 21% of Fianna Fáil’s candidates at the local government elections earlier this year were women. This...
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Out&About
December 25, 2019 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy We are overwhelmed with all the greeting cards we have received for Christmas from all over by email and by post. I don’t know how to thank you all personally as it would be impossible, all I...
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