France Progress to Semi-Finals with Win over Uruguay
July 6, 2018 No Responses

France Progress to Semi-Finals with Win over Uruguay

France became the first side to book their place in the 2018 World Cup semi-finals with a comfortable 2-0 win over Uruguay in Nizhny Novgorod. The South Americans huffed and puffed but never really troubled the 1998 champions who advanced...
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Barnier Denies EU is Asking For Border Between The North and the UK
July 6, 2018 No Responses

Barnier Denies EU is Asking For Border Between The North and the UK

The chief Brexit negotiator says Europe is not calling for a border to be put in place in Ireland. Mr Barnier has been negotiating with the United Kingdom on behalf of the European Commission. “Let me be clear – we...
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Anglo-Irish Forum to Discuss Instability in The North
July 3, 2018 No Responses

Anglo-Irish Forum to Discuss Instability in The North

Issues surrounding the political instability in Northern Ireland will be discussed at a governmental forum for Anglo Irish co-operation, the Foreign Affairs Minister has said. Tánaiste Simon Coveney said that while the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conferen...
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England Break Curse With Penalty Shoot Out Win Over Colombia
July 3, 2018 No Responses

England Break Curse With Penalty Shoot Out Win Over Colombia

Jordan Pickford helped England end their penalty shootout hoodoo and reach the World Cup quarter-finals at the expense of Colombia in Moscow. After decades stewing on his Euro 96 semi-final miss against Germany, Gareth Southgate has spent recent months trying....
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Irish Government Records $958m Deficit to June
July 3, 2018 No Responses

Irish Government Records $958m Deficit to June

New Exchequer figures show the Government recorded a deficit of $958m (€823m) to the end of June. This compares to a surplus of over $2.33bn (€2bn) for the same period last year. However, the Departments of Finance say when adjusted...
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Sweden Edge Switzerland to Move into Quarterfinals
July 3, 2018 No Responses

Sweden Edge Switzerland to Move into Quarterfinals

Emil Forsberg’s deflected strike saw Sweden snatch a place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a narrow 1-0 win over Switzerland. Forsberg struck after 66 minutes of a tight contest in St Petersburg when his shot from the edge of...
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Iniesta Retires from International Football After Spain Eliminated
July 3, 2018 No Responses

Iniesta Retires from International Football After Spain Eliminated

Andres Iniesta has confirmed his international retirement by saying “now is the time to step aside” after Spain were knocked out of the World Cup. The 34-year-old ended his trophy-laden spell at Barcelona at the end of the season and...
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Ryanair Pilots Vote to Support Strike Action
July 3, 2018 No Responses

Ryanair Pilots Vote to Support Strike Action

Pilots at Ryanair have voted in favor of industrial action, after slow progress on union negotiations. The budget airline agreed to recognize trade unions for the first time last December. However, pilots are disappointed over the slow pace of talks....
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One in Seven Cannot Buy Their Own Home Says Aviva Research
July 3, 2018 No Responses

One in Seven Cannot Buy Their Own Home Says Aviva Research

One in seven people say they will never be able to afford a home, according to new research from Aviva. The survey found that 90% want to own their own home. Aviva has also found that 40% of those asked...
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Belgium Come From Behind to Launch Themselves into Quarterfinals
July 2, 2018 No Responses

Belgium Come From Behind to Launch Themselves into Quarterfinals

Belgium dramatically recovered from going two goals to Japan to secure a last-gasp 3-2 victory and set up a World Cup quarter-final against Brazil. Roberto Martinez’s side came so close to crashing out of the tournament in Rostov as they...
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