Out&About
By Paddy McCarthy The Irish Repertory Theatre’s Annual Gala, held last Monday was a night to remember as one of the biggest and best events that I have ever attended. I just relished the fact that I was among an...
New National Childcare Scheme Could Force Single Parents Out of Work
The Government’s National Childcare Scheme will force single parents out of work, according to a representative group. Single Parents Acting For Rights of Kids (Spark) says the new scheme, launched by Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone in March this yea...
John Terry Extends Contract at Aston Villa to 2021
Assistant head coach John Terry has signed a contract extension at Aston Villa. The 38-year-old, who helped Villa return to the Premier League last season, had 12 months left on his existing deal but will now remain at the club...
Luis Enrique Steps Down as Spain’s Head Coach
Luis Enrique has stepped down as head coach of Spain after just 11 months in the job. The 49-year-old, appointed last July, had not coached La Roja since March due to a personal issue. Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis...
Talks Underway to Bring FIA World Rally Championship to The North
A World Rally Championship race could become the latest major event to be staged in Northern Ireland, a Westminster committee has heard. Tourism Northern Ireland chief John McGrillen confirmed talks are under way with the FIA World Rally Championship organizer...
Dublin Rental Scheme for Low and Middle Income Earners ‘Not Affordable’
A scheme in Dublin that is designed to allow low and middle income earners to rent a home is not affordable, it has been claimed. The Cost Rental Housing project was set up to enable individuals who are above the...
No Changes to Brexit Deal No Matter Who Replaces May – Coveney
A change of British prime minister will not result in a change in the Government’s stance on Brexit, the foreign affairs minister said. Simon Coveney said the Government’s position had not changed and will not change because of Theresa May...
Taoiseach Says Treatment of Former Garda Majella Moynihan was ‘Wrong on Every Level’
The treatment of a former garda who fell pregnant out of wedlock in the 1980s was “wrong on every level”, the Taoiseach has said. Leo Varadkar said Majella Moynihan had been made to feel shame, was pressurized to give up...
Lawyers Release Platini Statement After Former UEFA President is Detained in France
Michel Platini’s detainment for questioning by French police over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar is “in no way an arrest”, according to a statement released on behalf of the former UEFA president. Platini, who has never...
World Rugby Sets Friday Deadline for Nations Championship Decision
Global rugby chiefs face a deadline of Friday to back or shun World Rugby’s Nations Championship plan. The governing body has confirmed the Six Nations and Rugby Championship unions must deliver an answer on the radical proposals by the end...