Gareth Bale Back in Training with Real Madrid After Missing Audi Cup
August 1, 2019 No Responses

Gareth Bale Back in Training with Real Madrid After Missing Audi Cup

Gareth Bale trained with his Real Madrid team-mates on Thursday after missing the club’s pre-season trip to Germany. The 30-year-old forward was shown taking part in a session in Madrid in video footage and images on Real’s official website. He...
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Everyone Should Fear a No-Deal Brexit, Says Taoiseach
August 1, 2019 No Responses

Everyone Should Fear a No-Deal Brexit, Says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said everyone in Ireland and the UK should be afraid of a no-deal Brexit. Mr Varadkar also rejected criticism that he was engaging in “project fear”-style rhetoric over a united Ireland after Brexit. DUP leader Arlene...
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New Figures Show Road Deaths Up By 7% This Year
August 1, 2019 No Responses

New Figures Show Road Deaths Up By 7% This Year

Fears have been raised that progress made on improving road safety has stalled after new figures showed a 7% increase in road deaths this year. Eighty-nine people died on Irish roads between January and July 28, six more than in...
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Johnson Urged to Spend No-Deal Brexit Cash Saving Threatened Belfast Shipyard
August 1, 2019 No Responses

Johnson Urged to Spend No-Deal Brexit Cash Saving Threatened Belfast Shipyard

The British Prime Minister has been challenged to spend a fraction of his no-deal Brexit fund saving a closure-threatened shipyard in Belfast. The UK’s Shadow Northern Ireland secretary Tony Lloyd told workers who have occupied the famous Harland and Wol...
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Out&About
July 31, 2019 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I am going to dedicate my Out&About to two very good friends from both here and Ireland on this very sad occasion, namely Terry McCarthy and Sean McNeill who I have to tell you were giants in...
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Political Parties Declare €160,000 in Donations
July 31, 2019 No Responses

Political Parties Declare €160,000 in Donations

Political parties in Ireland received donations of €159,819 last year. In its annual report, the Standards in Public Office Commission said there were 19 political parties registered during 2018 to contest Dáil or European elections. Each of the parties wer...
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Boris Johnson Accused Of ‘Bluff And Bluster’ Towards Brexit Concerns
July 31, 2019 No Responses

Boris Johnson Accused Of ‘Bluff And Bluster’ Towards Brexit Concerns

The British Prime Minister has been accused of meeting concerns about the impact of a no-deal Brexit on Northern Ireland with “bluff and bluster”. Boris Johnson was challenged on his Brexit strategy amid some reportedly blunt exchanges with some of...
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Dillian Whyte is Provisionally Suspended By WBC Pending Investigation
July 31, 2019 No Responses

Dillian Whyte is Provisionally Suspended By WBC Pending Investigation

Dillian Whyte has been provisionally suspended by the World Boxing Council pending an investigation into an adverse finding in a drugs test prior to his recent bout against Oscar Rivas. Whyte, who was cleared to fight by UK Anti-Doping and...
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All Blacks Hopeful of Retallick Return Before Rugby World Cup
July 31, 2019 No Responses

All Blacks Hopeful of Retallick Return Before Rugby World Cup

New Zealand remain hopeful that Brodie Retallick will be available for Rugby World Cup selection after the lock dislocated his shoulder during the Rugby Championship clash against South Africa on Saturday. Retallick left the field in agony after a clear...
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Central Bank Predicts 34,000 Fewer Jobs With No-Deal Brexit
July 31, 2019 No Responses

Central Bank Predicts 34,000 Fewer Jobs With No-Deal Brexit

The Central Bank has forecast major job losses and a reduction in economic growth in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Its latest report predicts there will be around 34,000 fewer jobs by the end of next year and more...
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