Sexton Announced as Leinster Captain
August 7, 2018 No Responses

Sexton Announced as Leinster Captain

Jonathan Sexton has been confirmed as the new captain at Leinster. The 33-year old out-half replaces the retired Isa Nacewa. Back-row Rhys Ruddock is the province’s new vice-captain. Head Coach Leo Cullen said: “Johnny is a player and person who...
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Talks Between Ryanair and Pilots are Set to Begin
August 7, 2018 No Responses

Talks Between Ryanair and Pilots are Set to Begin

Talks between Ryanair and the union representing Dublin-based pilots are expected to get underway this week. On Friday, the airline agreed to allow a third party to intervene in the long-running dispute which has already seen four days of strike...
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Willie Penrose Backs Howlin as Labour Party Leader
August 7, 2018 No Responses

Willie Penrose Backs Howlin as Labour Party Leader

A Longford-Westmeath Labour TD says calls for a new party leader are less than helpful. Willie Penrose has been making the comments after Noel Touhy called for Brendan Howlin to step down. The Laois county councilor is claiming the leader...
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Number of Rapes up by 8% in The North in Last Year
August 6, 2018 No Responses

Number of Rapes up by 8% in The North in Last Year

The number of rape offences increased by almost a 10th in Northern Ireland over the last year, police said. The tally rose by 8% or 71 over the last year. An organisation providing vital counselling for victims has said its...
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Sport Ireland to Get Extra €1.5m For Olympic Preparation After Hockey Success
August 6, 2018 No Responses

Sport Ireland to Get Extra €1.5m For Olympic Preparation After Hockey Success

Sport Ireland is getting an extra €1.5m for Olympic preparation after the success of the Irish ladies hockey team at the World Cup. There were rapturous scenes at Dublin Airport today as Transport, Tourism and Sport minister Shane Ross made...
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Taoiseach Calls for Carbon Tax in Ireland
August 6, 2018 No Responses

Taoiseach Calls for Carbon Tax in Ireland

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced next year’s budget must include an increased carbon tax if Ireland is to meet its obligations to tackling climate change. Making his summer briefing in Government Buildings, Mr Varadkar said he recognized this would affec...
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Cork-Based Poet Matthew Sweeney Dies Aged 66
August 5, 2018 No Responses

Cork-Based Poet Matthew Sweeney Dies Aged 66

Well-known, Cork-based poet Matthew Sweeney has died aged 66. Sweeney, originally from Donegal, passed away this morning. The poet spoke about his battle with motor neuron disease earlier this year. He is survived by his children and his partner Mary...
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Irish Women Take Silver Medal in Hockey World Cup
August 5, 2018 No Responses

Irish Women Take Silver Medal in Hockey World Cup

The Irish team, the second-lowest ranked country in the competition, upset the odds to reach the last two but were unable to produce a fairy-tale ending at the Lee Valley Hockey Center. Goals from Lidewij Welten, Kelly Jonker, Kitty van...
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United Shot Down by Bayern in Final Pre-Season Friendly
August 5, 2018 No Responses

United Shot Down by Bayern in Final Pre-Season Friendly

Manchester United’s final friendly before the start of the new Premier League season ended in a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich. Javi Martinez scored the only goal at the Allianz Arena, glancing home a second-half header from a corner, while...
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Manchester City defeat Chelsea in The Community Shield
August 5, 2018 No Responses

Manchester City defeat Chelsea in The Community Shield

Manchester City kicked off the campaign with silverware as Sergio Aguero’s double saw off Maurizio Sarri’s undercooked Chelsea in the Community Shield. Continuing where they left off last season, Pep Guardiola’s side dominated from the outset on a swelte...
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