Rangers Must Close Section of Ibrox as Uefa Punish Fans’ ‘Racist Behavior’
August 23, 2019 No Responses

Rangers Must Close Section of Ibrox as Uefa Punish Fans’ ‘Racist Behavior’

Rangers have been ordered to close a section of Ibrox for their forthcoming match against Legia Warsaw after Uefa ruled some of their fans were guilty of “racist behavior” – a charge which incorporates sectarian singing. At least 3,000 seats...
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No More Excuses, Stormont’s Rowing Politicians Are Warned
August 23, 2019 No Responses

No More Excuses, Stormont’s Rowing Politicians Are Warned

The Northern Ireland Secretary has warned Stormont’s rowing politicians there are “no more excuses” for failing to restore power-sharing. Julian Smith vowed to re-energize stalled talks to resurrect the devolved institutions as he expressed frustration a...
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Belfast Prison Inmate Staged Hunger Strike to Demand Vegan Diet
August 23, 2019 No Responses

Belfast Prison Inmate Staged Hunger Strike to Demand Vegan Diet

A prisoner went on hunger strike to secure a vegan diet in Northern Ireland, official files have revealed. The man was an inmate at HMP Belfast on the Crumlin Road and the year was 1987. A Northern Ireland Office (NIO)...
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DUP Sought Curfews in The North During The Troubles
August 23, 2019 No Responses

DUP Sought Curfews in The North During The Troubles

Democratic Unionist proposals to introduce a curfew in Northern Ireland during the Troubles were rejected by the Government, official files revealed. ID cards, beefed up border security and steps to seal off west Belfast would also have been adopted had...
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Linfield Earn Impressive First-Leg Win Over Qarabag
August 22, 2019 No Responses

Linfield Earn Impressive First-Leg Win Over Qarabag

Shayne Lavery was the hero as Northern Ireland’s Linfield secure one of the best results in their history in the first leg of their Europa League play-off against Qarabag. The 20-year-old scored the second and third goals in a 3-2...
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Edouard’s Goal Tops Impressive Night At Celtic Park
August 22, 2019 No Responses

Edouard’s Goal Tops Impressive Night At Celtic Park

Odsonne Edouard’s free-kick gave Celtic a two-goal cushion to take to Sweden in their Europa League play-off against AIK. The Frenchman curled home from 25 yards in the 73rd minute at Celtic Park to earn the Scottish champions a 2-0...
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Continuity IRA Bombing A ‘Deliberate Attempt to Kill Police’
August 22, 2019 No Responses

Continuity IRA Bombing A ‘Deliberate Attempt to Kill Police’

Dissident republican group the Continuity IRA attempted to lure police to their deaths during a no-warning bombing near the border, a detective said. A device exploded while Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officers were investigating a security alert...
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Liverpool Abandons Plans to Redevelop Anfield
August 22, 2019 No Responses

Liverpool Abandons Plans to Redevelop Anfield

Liverpool have abandoned existing plans for the redevelopment of Anfield in favor of a more ambitious project. The club had outlined planning permission, due to expire next month, to expand the Anfield Road stand by 4,000 seats to lift the...
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Music and Entertainment Guide
August 22, 2019 No Responses

Music and Entertainment Guide

THE IRISH EXAMINER MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE: ROCK, COUNTRY, JAZZ, TRAD, FOLK, BALLADS, BLUES, CLASSICAL AND LOTS MORE Welcome to our regular music and entertainment guide, brought to you by Paddy McCarthy for your reading enjoyment ‘Bulmers Live At Le...
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Remainers in The North Express Grave Concerns for No-Deal Brexit
August 22, 2019 No Responses

Remainers in The North Express Grave Concerns for No-Deal Brexit

Northern Ireland’s pro-Remain political leaders have warned Donald Tusk of “grave concerns” about the trajectory towards a no-deal Brexit. The risk of thousands of job losses and disruption to cross-border all-Ireland trade was raised with the European C...
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