Andrea Bocelli to Perform for the Pope in Dublin

Andrea Bocelli to Perform for the Pope in Dublin

World-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform at an event in Dublin to be attended by Pope Francis later this month. The August 25 Festival of Families concert will celebrate families and their faith from all around the world. Over...
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Authorities Investigate 1,000 Dublin Employers in Last Week

Authorities Investigate 1,000 Dublin Employers in Last Week

Last week social welfare inspectors from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection conducted approximately 1,000 inspections of employers across Dublin city in a variety of sectors. The inspections are part of ongoing measures being undertaken...
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McGregor to Make UFC Return in October

McGregor to Make UFC Return in October

Conor McGregor will take on undefeated lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in Las Vegas in October. The fight on October 6 marks the Dubliner’s return to the UFC. A feud between Nurmagomedov and McGregor’s associate Artem Lobov led to McGregor...
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Paul O’Connell Joins Stade Francais as Forwards Coach

Paul O’Connell Joins Stade Francais as Forwards Coach

Paul O’Connell has been confirmed as the new forwards coach at Stade Francais. The former Ireland captain will be working under former Springboks head coach Heyneke Meyer. He will have a familiar face in the dressing room, with his former...
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Ryanair Propose Third Party Mediation in Pilot Dispute

Ryanair Propose Third Party Mediation in Pilot Dispute

Ryanair has proposed third-party mediation to resolve a deepening row about terms and conditions with Ireland-based pilots. Pilots staged their fourth one-day strike on Friday, with their union, Forsa, scheduling another for Friday August 10, the same day as s...
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An Post Warns That Up to 161 Post Offices May Close

An Post Warns That Up to 161 Post Offices May Close

An Post has confirmed that 161 post offices might close. It comes after they confirmed the same number of postmasters applied for the company’s voluntary retirement package. In a statement this evening the company says the list of post offices...
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Barnier Willing to ‘Improve’ EU Deal Over Border

Barnier Willing to ‘Improve’ EU Deal Over Border

EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier has signaled a willingness to be flexible in Brexit negotiations around the Northern Ireland border. Fears of a return to violence have been raised if the Good Friday Agreement is damaged by the imposition of...
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Arsenal Defeat Chelsea In Dublin

Arsenal Defeat Chelsea In Dublin

Alex Iwobi converted the winning spot-kick as Arsenal beat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties in a thrilling International Champions Cup clash in Dublin. Second-half substitute Iwobi held his nerve to clinch victory for the Gunners at the Aviva Stadium after goalkeeper....
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Draw is Enough to See Celtic Through in the Champions League

Draw is Enough to See Celtic Through in the Champions League

Celtic negotiated their way into the third qualifying round of the Champions League with a 3-1 aggregate victory against Rosenborg following a gritty goalless draw at the Lerkendal Stadium. The Scottish champions took a two-goal advantage to Norway from the...
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Colombian President to Travel to Tipperary to Receive Peace Award

Colombian President to Travel to Tipperary to Receive Peace Award

The President of Colombia is due to travel to Tipperary. The Tipperary International Peace Award will be presented to Juan Manuel Santos later this year. Organisers say it recognizes his efforts in bringing peace to Colombia and for the historic...
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