Former England Rugby Star James Haskell Plans MMA Debut
August 22, 2019 No Responses

Former England Rugby Star James Haskell Plans MMA Debut

Former England rugby union star James Haskell has signed with mixed martial arts promoters Bellator, who claim he is set to make his fighting debut early next year. Haskell, who won 77 caps for England and played in two World...
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Ford and Farrell Both Return for England Against Ireland
August 22, 2019 No Responses

Ford and Farrell Both Return for England Against Ireland

George Ford and Owen Farrell will pair up from the start for the first time in 14 months when England host Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday. Ford continues at fly-half with captain Farrell starting at inside center and lining up...
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Ryanair’s UK Flights on Schedule Despite Industrial Action
August 22, 2019 No Responses

Ryanair’s UK Flights on Schedule Despite Industrial Action

Ryanair’s UK flights operated as normal on Thursday morning despite a strike by pilots, the airline said. There were fears of widespread disruption after the Dublin-based carrier lost a High Court bid to force its pilots to take to the...
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‘Paramilitary-Style Shooting’ in Belfast is Condemned
August 22, 2019 No Responses

‘Paramilitary-Style Shooting’ in Belfast is Condemned

An attack on a man in Belfast described as a “paramilitary-style shooting” has been condemned. The man, in his 40s, was shot in both legs in Ardoyne on Wednesday night. He has been taken to hospital, where his condition is...
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Irish Population Was in Decline Before the Vikings Arrived, According to New Research
August 22, 2019 No Responses

Irish Population Was in Decline Before the Vikings Arrived, According to New Research

Ireland’s population was in “serious decline” before the arrival of the Vikings, new research has found. It had been assumed that the Irish population saw a steady rise across the centuries until the Famine in the 1840s. But now academics...
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Direct London to Sydney Flights Closer After Qantas Announce Test Flights
August 22, 2019 No Responses

Direct London to Sydney Flights Closer After Qantas Announce Test Flights

Direct flights between London and Sydney are a step closer after Australian carrier Qantas announced new research into the route long seen as “the final frontier” of international travel. Qantas aims to operate regular, non-stop commercial flights from the...
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Out&About
August 21, 2019 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy Hello readers, just to let you know that I am just back from Ireland after a few days in Cork. There was not much sun and lots of raindrops but now, that did not stop me from...
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Ocean Vacuum Launched in Dublin to Clean Garbage From The Sea
August 21, 2019 No Responses

Ocean Vacuum Launched in Dublin to Clean Garbage From The Sea

An ocean vacuum that sucks rubbish and diesel from the water has been launched at a north Dublin harbor. The floating seabin collects garbage from the water, including micro-plastics and oil. Marine biologist Rowan Byrne helped launch the new device...
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Ireland’s EU Commissioner Insists UK Must ‘Honor Its Commitment’
August 21, 2019 No Responses

Ireland’s EU Commissioner Insists UK Must ‘Honor Its Commitment’

Boris Johnson was accused of being an “unelected” prime minister who risks gambling with peace and stability in Northern Ireland by Ireland’s EU commissioner. Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan stressed the UK must “honor its commitment” to the back...
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English Back Row Trio Could Still Play in Ireland Clash
August 21, 2019 No Responses

English Back Row Trio Could Still Play in Ireland Clash

England remain hopeful that back-row trio Mark Wilson, Tom Curry and Sam Underhill will all be fit to face Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday. England want all three available to take on Ireland to offset any need to pitch Billy...
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