Out&About
We had what I would call a wonderful night for The Irish Examiner Woman and Man awards that were held in the Garden at Tuttle’s on 2nd Avenue last Monday. The weather was perfect, and the atmosphere was exciting for...
Trade Unionists Warn Of ‘Catastrophic’ No-Deal Brexit
Trade unionists on both sides of the Irish border have said a “catastrophic” no-deal Brexit should be avoided at all costs. Northern Ireland voted Remain in the Brexit referendum and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) gave a qualified...
Monument Unveiled For 14-Year-Old Croke Park Bloody Sunday Victim
A monument to a 14-year-old boy who was shot and killed during Bloody Sunday at Croke Park in 1920 has been unveiled in Dublin’s Glasnevin Cemetery. John William Scott was killed when British forces opened fire during a GAA match....
O’Neill and Keane Part Ways with The FAI
Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane’s five-year reign as Republic of Ireland manager is over after he agreed to step down from his role. The Football Association of Ireland announced on Wednesday morning that they had parted company with the 66-year-old.....
Scotland Secure Nations League Promotion with Forrest Hat Trick
James Forrest scored a stunning Nations League hat-trick as Scotland overcame Israel 3-2 at Hampden Park to book a place in the play-off for the 2020 European Championship. Alex McLeish’s side need victory to leapfrog the visitors to the top...
Coveney Insists Draft Brexit Deal Not Open for Renegotiation
The Tánaiste has said the draft Brexit withdrawal agreement is not open for renegotiation. Simon Coveney said it should no longer be considered a draft and that instead it should be seen as the only agreement. Mr Coveney told the...
Australia to Host Manchester United vs Leeds Friendly in 2019
Manchester United have announced they will take on historic rivals Leeds in Perth, Australia, next year as part of their preparations for the 2019/20 season. The two English clubs have only met twice in the last decade, with Leeds clinching...
New Review to Examine Anonymity for Those Accused of Sexual Violence
A review into how sex crime trials are conducted in Ireland will examine the issue of anonymity for those accused of sexual violence, the Justice Minister has confirmed. Charlie Flanagan previously committed to review all aspects of sexual assault trials...
Employment Rate Hits Record High
The country’s employment rate has hit record highs leading to concerns it could lead to a lack of workers to fill vacancies. The employment rate has risen 3% with almost 2.3 million people now in work. The biggest rate of...
Hundreds Join Protest Demanding New Stardust Inquiry
Hundreds of people have joined survivors and families of the Stardust nightclub fire victims in a protest to demand a new inquest. A total of 48 young people died in the popular club in Artane, Dublin, on Valentine’s Day 1981...