New Report Says That Brexit Will Impact Ireland’s Economic Growth
March 27, 2019 No Responses

New Report Says That Brexit Will Impact Ireland’s Economic Growth

Ireland’s economic growth is set to continue next year – but at a reduced rate, a leading think-tank has warned. A report by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) found that while the economy is expected to grow by...
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Hourihane Scores Winner As Republic of Ireland Go Top
March 26, 2019 No Responses

Hourihane Scores Winner As Republic of Ireland Go Top

Conor Hourihane scored the only goal of the game, a sublime free-kick just past the half-hour as Mick McCarthy’s side secured six points from the opening two matches. In front of 40,317 at the Aviva Stadium, Ireland started the game...
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Stardust Families Take Their Case to Strasbourg
March 26, 2019 No Responses

Stardust Families Take Their Case to Strasbourg

The Stardust justice campaign traveled to Strasbourg on Tuesday to meet with the office of the Human Rights Commissioner. Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan hosted the meeting with Lauri Sivonen, the adviser to the Commissioner at the Council of Europe...
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Taoiseach Denies Plans for Four-Fold Increase in Carbon Taxes
March 26, 2019 No Responses

Taoiseach Denies Plans for Four-Fold Increase in Carbon Taxes

The Taoiseach has denied a four-fold increase in carbon tax rates is being planned by the Government in a bid to tackle climate change Leo Varadkar told the Dail that climate action was needed but such a hefty increase was...
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Paul O’Connell Confirms He is Leaving Stade Francais
March 26, 2019 No Responses

Paul O’Connell Confirms He is Leaving Stade Francais

Paul O’Connell has confirmed his departure from Stade Francais. The former Ireland captain had been working as forwards coach with an emphasis on the line out, but leaves Paris with a year remaining on his contract. O’Connell says he was...
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Domestic Violence Hits Record Levels in Northern Ireland
March 26, 2019 No Responses

Domestic Violence Hits Record Levels in Northern Ireland

Domestic violence in Northern Ireland is at its highest level since records began, figures show. There were more than 31,298 incidents of domestic violence reported to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) in 2018, the highest level recorded since...
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Conor McGregor Announces His Retirement From MMA
March 26, 2019 No Responses

Conor McGregor Announces His Retirement From MMA

Former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor has announced his retirement from the sport. The Irishman, who finishes with 21-4 record, said on his Twitter account on Tuesday morning that he had decided to call it a day and...
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Racist Chants Mar England’s Five Star Victory in Montenegro
March 25, 2019 No Responses

Racist Chants Mar England’s Five Star Victory in Montenegro

England’s impressive start to Euro 2020 qualification continued with a first ever win in Montenegro, but the 5-1 victory was overshadowed by racist chanting. Just 72 hours after kicking off their European Championship journey by hitting five without reply ag...
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FIFA to Hear Chelsea’s Transfer Ban Appeal in April
March 25, 2019 No Responses

FIFA to Hear Chelsea’s Transfer Ban Appeal in April

Chelsea’s appeal against their two-window transfer ban for signing underage players will be heard by a FIFA appeal committee on April 11. And Blues defender Andreas Christensen has revealed the club will attempt to keep hold of all their star...
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Number of Crimes Reported Jumped at End of 2018
March 25, 2019 No Responses

Number of Crimes Reported Jumped at End of 2018

The number of crimes reported to gardaí increased in the last quarter of 2018. Fraud offences recorded the biggest jump, according to new stats from the CSO. These CSO stats, based on data from the gardaí, show fraud offences increased...
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