Maguire Hoping For Chance to Shine Against Denmark

Maguire Hoping For Chance to Shine Against Denmark

Sean Maguire says he’s ready to put a “frustrating” year of injuries behind him and “kick on” for both the Republic of Ireland and his club Preston. The Kilkenny native has recovered from two hamstring injuries and is in contention...
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O’Neill Confident of Job as He Heads Into Nations League Double

O’Neill Confident of Job as He Heads Into Nations League Double

Martin O’Neill does not fear for his job as he heads into Ireland’s Nations League double-header against Denmark and Wales. Last month’s 4-1 defeat in Wales, coupled with a 5-1 drubbing the last time his side met Denmark in the...
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Budget Sets Aside Cash to Deal With Challenge of Brexit

Budget Sets Aside Cash to Deal With Challenge of Brexit

The Government has set aside €110m in Budget 2019 to combat “the political challenge of a generation” posed by Brexit. Finance minister Paschal Donohoe announced tax and spending measures including more funding for housing and health in next year’s bud...
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Rose Backs Harrington as Next Ryder Cup Captain

Rose Backs Harrington as Next Ryder Cup Captain

Justin Rose has backed Padraig Harrington to be Europe’s next Ryder Cup captain. World number two Rose was part of the European team led by Thomas Bjorn which beat the United States in Paris at the end of last month....
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Peter Keane Confirmed as New Kerry Football Manager

Peter Keane Confirmed as New Kerry Football Manager

New Kerry football manager Peter Keane will have a backroom team consisting of Donie Buckley, James Foley, Maurice Fitzgerald and Tommy Griffin. Keane was appointed for a three-year term, his proposal by Kerry chairman Tim Murphy receiving unanimous support fr...
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Foster Issues Warning on Brexit

Foster Issues Warning on Brexit

DUP leader Arlene Foster has warned it would be “catastrophic” to create a barrier between Britain and Northern Ireland, as she traveled to Brussels for talks. Mrs Foster will meet the European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier on Tuesday...
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Aeroflot Announces New Daily Flights Between Dublin and Moscow

Aeroflot Announces New Daily Flights Between Dublin and Moscow

Aeroflot has launched a new daily service from Dublin to Moscow as part of its winter schedule. The Dublin to Moscow route will commence on the last Sunday, October 28 and run until the end of March next year and...
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Hoteliers Concerned At Rumored Tourism VAT Hike

Hoteliers Concerned At Rumored Tourism VAT Hike

The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) has expressed deep concern at reports that the tourism VAT rate is to be increased as part of Budget 2019. Michael Lennon, President of the IHF said the mooted increase to 13.5% would be disastrous...
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New Report Calls for Decriminalization Of Drugs

New Report Calls for Decriminalization Of Drugs

A new report is calling on the Government to decriminalize drug use. The Ana Liffey Project and the London School of Economics say treating people caught with small amounts of drugs as criminals is “counter-productive”. According to the report, the...
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Connacht to Redevelop The Sportsground

Connacht to Redevelop The Sportsground

Connacht Rugby have announced a €30m redevelopment plan for the Sportsground Stadium. The development will include a new stadium with a 12,000 capacity, a new high-performance center and will maintain the existing greyhound racing track. The arrangement with...
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