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Djokovic Through to Wimbledon Final With Defeat of Roberto Bautista Agut

A tetchy Novak Djokovic booked his place in the final after ending Roberto Bautista Agut’s Wimbledon party. The reigning champion overcame a slump midway through the semi-final, which saw him bait the Center Court crowd, to win 6-2 4-6 6-3...

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Barcelona Sign Griezmann from Atlético Madrid

France forward Antoine Griezmann will join Barcelona from Atlético Madrid after the Catalan club announced they had paid his 120 million euro (£107.6m) buyout fee. The France forward, 28, will sign a five-year contract which ties him to Barca until...

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IRFU Unveils Ireland’s New World Cup Jerseys

Canterbury and the IRFU have today unveiled the new Ireland 2019 Rugby World Cup team and supporter range. Headlined by a jersey like no other incorporating advanced technology and cutting-edge design, the range will be worn by the Ireland team...

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Irish Singer/Actress Jessie Buckley Expresses Herself In The Recent Film “Wild Rose”

“Wild Rose” director: Tom Harper cast: Jessie Buckley, Sophie Okonedo, Julie Walters Never has there been a summer with so many music films, jukebox musicals and rock n roll spotlights. Several movies such as “Rocketman” have hit the top of...

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Council Abandons Plans to Remove Bonfire from Leisure Center

Councillors in Belfast have agreed not to remove a loyalist bonfire at a leisure center in the east of the city. Members of Belfast City Council’s strategic policy and resources committee said they will instead pursue individuals for trespassing, investigate...

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Federer Becomes First Man to Notch Up 100 Wins at Wimbledon

Roger Federer said bringing up a century of Wimbledon victories was “special” as he booked a tantalizing semi-final with Rafael Nadal. The 37-year-old shook off a nervy start to beat Kei Nishikori 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-4 in the quarter-final on...

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Fourteen Years On, McIlroy Remembers Every Shot From His 61 at Royal Portrush

He has won four major titles, two World Golf Championship events and been on the winning Ryder Cup team four times, but there is only one round of golf where Rory McIlroy can remember every shot. It came in the...

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Writer and Barrister Noel Whelan Dies, Aged 50

Barrister and political pundit Noel Whelan has died after a short illness. The 50-year-old former Fianna Fail adviser died on Wednesday evening. The well-known commentator and father-of-one was instrumental in leading the campaign to introduce same-sex marriag...

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Committee Told Broadband Monopoly in Rural Areas ‘Very Likely’

It is “very likely” Ireland is creating a monopoly on rural broadband through the National Broadband Plan, an Oireachtas Committee has heard. Representatives from Comreg, the statutory body responsible for the regulation of the electronic communications se...

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Comedian and Singer Brendan Grace Dies, Aged 68

The comedian and singer Brendan Grace has passed away aged 68. He passed away after a short illness having recently been diagnosed with lung cancer. His manager Tom Kelly stated: “Brendan Grace passed away peacefully early this morning at surrounded...

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