Johnny Sexton to Captain Ireland Against Russia

Johnny Sexton to Captain Ireland Against Russia

Johnny Sexton will realize a boyhood dream when he captains Ireland for the first time in Thursday’s World Cup clash with Russia. The 34-year-old British and Irish Lions fly-half will take the armband with Ireland making 11 changes to face...
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Guardiola Says He’s Not Under Pressure to Win Champions League

Guardiola Says He’s Not Under Pressure to Win Champions League

Pep Guardiola claims he does not feel under pressure to win the Champions League at Manchester City. Europe’s top club prize is now the last remaining target for the former Barcelona boss at the Etihad Stadium after winning five of...
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Coveney Rejects Latest British Brexit Proposals

Coveney Rejects Latest British Brexit Proposals

Reported plans by the British Government to create customs posts along both sides of the border to replace the backstop, have been dismissed by Simon Coveney. RTE reported the suggestion sent to the European Union by the UK would lead...
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VAR Saves Arsenal as Former Giants Draw at Old Trafford

VAR Saves Arsenal as Former Giants Draw at Old Trafford

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had an equalizer awarded by VAR as Manchester United and Arsenal played out a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. While close decisions have dominated the conversation around the technology, the type of blatant mistake that saw Aubameyang flagg...
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Defence Forces Receive Training to Handle Terrorist Attacks

Defence Forces Receive Training to Handle Terrorist Attacks

Members of the Defense Forces have undergone training to deal with a potential marauding terrorist attack. Personnel took on a variety of assessments and exercises as part of a Nato anti-terrorist course held at the Defense Forces Training Center in...
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Sinn Féin’s Alternative Budget Focuses on Insurance and Childcare

Sinn Féin’s Alternative Budget Focuses on Insurance and Childcare

Sinn Féin has targeted insurance and childcare costs in their alternative budget proposals for 2020. The budget, which will be launched on Tuesday but has been seen by the PA news agency, will seek to lift the tax-free status on...
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Ireland’s First Plastics’ ‘Reverse Vending Machine’ Installed in Co. Monaghan

Ireland’s First Plastics’ ‘Reverse Vending Machine’ Installed in Co. Monaghan

Ireland’s first reverse vending machine has started operating in Co Monaghan. The vending machine allows people to bring their clean and empty plastic bottles for recycling, and then gives out vouchers worth 10 cent. The machine, located in Carrickmacross, i...
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People With Disabilities ‘Caught in a Permanent Recession’

People With Disabilities ‘Caught in a Permanent Recession’

People with disabilities are being left behind with two out of three unemployed, a disability conference has heard. The Irish Wheelchair Association’s WorkAbility 2019 Summit heard that over 63% of people with disabilities are “caught in a permanent recess...
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Robin Swann Stepping Down as Leader of Ulster Unionists

Robin Swann Stepping Down as Leader of Ulster Unionists

Ulster Unionist leader Robin Swann is to stand down, citing a desire to devote more time to his family. Mr Swann, who was elected leader in 2017, said he had been reflecting on his position for a number of months....
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Ritchie Hoping to Keep The Good Times Rolling After Scotland Defeat Samoa

Ritchie Hoping to Keep The Good Times Rolling After Scotland Defeat Samoa

Jamie Ritchie says it is only right Scotland sing when they are winning after getting their World Cup campaign back on track. The Dark Blues players could be heard belting out a number of songs from inside their dressing room...
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