Jon Walters Set to Miss Ireland’s Friendly Against Poland
September 7, 2018 No Responses

Jon Walters Set to Miss Ireland’s Friendly Against Poland

Jon Walters is set to miss the Republic of Ireland’s friendly against Poland next Tuesday. The veteran forward has been allowed to return to his club Ipswich as he bids to regain full fitness having recovered from a knee injury...
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Cork, Limerick and Galway to Vote on Directly Elected Mayors
September 7, 2018 No Responses

Cork, Limerick and Galway to Vote on Directly Elected Mayors

People in Cork, Limerick and Galway are going to decide if they want to directly vote for their own mayor. At present, councillors pick who is going to be mayor for a year. The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar wants to hold...
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Inspirational Bale Leads Wales to Stunning Victory Over Ireland
September 6, 2018 No Responses

Inspirational Bale Leads Wales to Stunning Victory Over Ireland

Ryan Giggs had a homecoming to remember as Wales began their Nations League campaign in style with a 4-1 demolition of the Republic of Ireland in Cardiff. Tom Lawrence, Gareth Bale – with his 30th goal for Wales – Aaron...
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Eamon O Cuiv Rules Out Run For The Presidency
September 6, 2018 No Responses

Eamon O Cuiv Rules Out Run For The Presidency

Fianna Fáil TD Eamon O Cuiv has officially ruled himself out of the presidential election race, saying he never had any intention of seeking a nomination if Michael D Higgins decided to run for a second term. Speaking as 10...
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The Very American Ways of Senator John McCain
September 6, 2018 No Responses

The Very American Ways of Senator John McCain

By Brad Balfour As I watched the motorcade ferreting late Senator John McCain’s body from Arizona to the airport where he/it would jet to Washington, I pondered what all the hullaballoo over his death meant to me. The pundits were...
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EU to Donate $3m For Healthy Eating in Irish Schools
September 6, 2018 No Responses

EU to Donate $3m For Healthy Eating in Irish Schools

The European Union has allocated $3m for the 2018 fruit, vegetable and milk scheme in Irish schools. The ‘Food Dudes’ scheme aims to promote healthy eating by pupils and students in the ongoing fight against obesity. Under the scheme, money...
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1.8 Million Emergency Calls Made in 2017
September 5, 2018 No Responses

1.8 Million Emergency Calls Made in 2017

A total of 1.8 million emergency calls were made last year. The annual report of the emergency call answering service, ECAS, who is responsible for dispatching 112 and 999 calls, shows a 2.6% rise in the number of calls it...
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After a Summer of Strikes, Pilots Reach Agreement with Ryanair
September 5, 2018 No Responses

After a Summer of Strikes, Pilots Reach Agreement with Ryanair

Ryanair pilots have unanimously voted to accept an agreement negotiated with the airline. The decision comes after pilots staged a number of strikes over the summer months following a dispute with the budget carrier. The pilots based in Ireland, who...
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IRFU Announce Pre-World Cup Warm Ups
September 5, 2018 No Responses

IRFU Announce Pre-World Cup Warm Ups

The Irish Rugby team will gear up for the 2019 World Cup with games against Italy, England and Wales next summer. The IRFU have announced the details of a four-game series. First up, will be a meeting with Conor O’Shea’s...
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First Autonomous Sailing Boat to Cross The Atlantic Arrives in Ireland
September 4, 2018 No Responses

First Autonomous Sailing Boat to Cross The Atlantic Arrives in Ireland

The first unmanned sailboat to traverse the Atlantic has crossed the finish line. The SB Met Sailbuoy traveled 80 days at sea and 3,000 kilometers from Newfoundland in Canada to Ireland. The wind varied from calm to a strong gale...
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