Director Dexter Fletcher Taps into Elton John’s Life To Make “Rocketman” a Real-Life Musical Fantasy
June 5, 2019 No Responses

Director Dexter Fletcher Taps into Elton John’s Life To Make “Rocketman” a Real-Life Musical Fantasy

Thanks to director Dexter Fletcher, the telling of Elton John’s successes and travails are transformed into the mega-pop star’s redemption song through the film “Rocketman.” This English singer/songwriter/pianist/composer collaborated with lyricist Bernie Taupin on more than 30 albums making him...
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McIlroy Looking to Build Momentum at RBC Canadian Open
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McIlroy Looking to Build Momentum at RBC Canadian Open

Rory McIlroy maintains he is not just using his debut at the RBC Canadian Open as preparation for an assault on the US Open title at Pebble Beach. The 30-year-old heads to Hamilton looking to build momentum into the third...
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Google to Fight EU Fine Over Alleged Illegal Advertising Practices
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Google to Fight EU Fine Over Alleged Illegal Advertising Practices

Google has confirmed it has appealed against a €1.49bn fine issued by the European Commission for alleged illegal practices in search advertising. In March, European commissioner for competition Margrethe Vestager accused Google of breaching EU competition l...
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Number of Honey Bee Colonies Fell by 12% in Ireland Last Winter
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Number of Honey Bee Colonies Fell by 12% in Ireland Last Winter

The number of honey bee colonies fell by 12% in the winter of 2017-18, according to an international study. 348 beekeepers in Ireland responded to the research analyzing the loss rates of honey bee colonies There was a 16% decrease...
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Premier League Fans will get VAR Explanations on Big Screens Next Season
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Premier League Fans will get VAR Explanations on Big Screens Next Season

Graphics and video clips will be displayed on giant screens to help explain Video Assistant Referee decisions to fans in the Premier League next season. At the Premier League summer shareholders’ meeting on Wednesday, clubs were updated on plans for...
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President Trump Says ‘It’s an Honor’ to be in Ireland
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President Trump Says ‘It’s an Honor’ to be in Ireland

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania have arrived in Ireland and said they are honored to be in the country. Speaking to the media, Mr Varadkar said it was a great honor to welcome President Trump to Ireland....
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Former UEFA President Lennart Johansson Dies, Aged 89
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Former UEFA President Lennart Johansson Dies, Aged 89

Former UEFA president Lennart Johansson has died at the age of 89. The Swedish Football Association said that Johansson died after a short illness. The Swede headed UEFA from 1990 to 2007, and he is most recognized for founding the...
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Gianni Infantino Wins Second Term in Charge of FIFA
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Gianni Infantino Wins Second Term in Charge of FIFA

Gianni Infantino will run football’s world governing body FIFA for four more years after being elected for a second term as president by acclamation in Paris on Wednesday. The 49-year-old Swiss-Italian was the only candidate, so his election was never...
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Doonbeg Prepares to Welcome President Donald Trump
June 4, 2019 No Responses

Doonbeg Prepares to Welcome President Donald Trump

A rural village tucked into a corner of west Clare is making last-minute preparations to welcome Donald Trump. While the controversial US president is accustomed to protests and public outrage wherever he goes, he will be warmly greeted with smiles...
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Flanagan Plays Down Crime Spree in Greater North Dublin
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Flanagan Plays Down Crime Spree in Greater North Dublin

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has refused to commit to a government-wide plan to tackle crime in greater north Dublin. Mr Flanagan was visiting Coolock garda station on Tuesday after four men from the surrounding area were shot dead in...
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