Mo Farah to Defend Chicago Marathon Title in October
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Mo Farah to Defend Chicago Marathon Title in October

Mo Farah will defend his Chicago Marathon title in October, virtually ending any speculation linking him with a track return. Farah declined a chance to contest the marathon at this year’s World Championships in Doha, which led to suggestions he...
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Adare Manor Named as AA Hotel of the Year
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Adare Manor Named as AA Hotel of the Year

Adare Manor in Co. Limerick has been named AA Hotel of the Year for 2019. Castlewood House in Dingle in Co. Kerry has received the Guest Accommodation of the year award. Other winners include Restaurant of the year at The...
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First Alcohol-Free Bar to Open in Dublin
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First Alcohol-Free Bar to Open in Dublin

Ireland’s first alcohol-free bar is to open in Dublin. The Virgin Mary, in Dublin’s Capel Street, will open today with an extensive list of cocktails, wine, beers and spirits, all with zero alcohol content. Owner Vaughan Yates says there is...
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“Breakthrough” Faithfully Makes Actress Chrissy Metz a Film Star
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“Breakthrough” Faithfully Makes Actress Chrissy Metz a Film Star

It used to be that faith-based films were low-budget productions, cheaply made with cheesy storytelling and wooden acting — more about propagandizing than good storytelling. Though contemporary faith-based films labelled as such may still be pushing their ag...
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Tottenham Mount Amazing Second Half Comeback to Book Place in Final
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Tottenham Mount Amazing Second Half Comeback to Book Place in Final

Tottenham will play Liverpool in the Champions League final after a 3-2 semi-final second-leg win over Ajax gave Spurs an aggregate victory on away goals. Spurs were dead and buried at half-time in the second leg at the Johan Cryuff...
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QPR Name Mark Warburton as New Manager
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QPR Name Mark Warburton as New Manager

QPR have appointed former Brentford and Rangers boss Mark Warburton as their new manager. The 56-year-old succeeds Steve McClaren, who was sacked last month following a run of just one win in 15 Sky Bet Championship games. Warburton, who has...
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Out&About
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Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I thought I had my money on the winner of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday only to find out he was disqualified for bumping and after watching a replay I couldn’t see it. The winner was the...
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Celtic Fans Gather at Parkhead to Say Goodbye to Stevie Chalmers
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Celtic Fans Gather at Parkhead to Say Goodbye to Stevie Chalmers

Celtic fans made their way to Parkhead for the second time in less than a week to say an emotional goodbye to another Lisbon Lion, Stevie Chalmers. The funeral mass of the man who scored the club’s most important goal...
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Britain and Ireland Agree Deal to Preserve Free Movement After Brexit
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Britain and Ireland Agree Deal to Preserve Free Movement After Brexit

A deal preserving the Common Travel Area (CTA) between Ireland and the UK after Brexit is to be signed today. The memorandum of understanding between the two governments allows citizens of both countries to cross the Irish border and move...
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FIFA Reject Chelsea’s Appeal Against Transfer Ban
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FIFA Reject Chelsea’s Appeal Against Transfer Ban

Chelsea’s appeal against its two-window transfer ban for signing underage players has been broadly rejected by FIFA, world football’s governing body has announced. The Premier League club were given the sanction, which runs until July 2020, in February and...
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