New Ball on the Way For World Cup Knockout Rounds
June 26, 2018 No Responses

New Ball on the Way For World Cup Knockout Rounds

FIFA has announced that a new match ball will be used for the knockout stage of the 2018 World Cup. The Telstar Mechta will replace the Telstar 18, the Adidas ball which has been used throughout the group stage in...
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PSNI Deputy Chief Constable Appointed as Garda Commissioner
June 26, 2018 No Responses

PSNI Deputy Chief Constable Appointed as Garda Commissioner

The head of Northern Ireland’s police force said he is “delighted” his deputy Drew Harris has been appointed the new Garda Commissioner. Chief Constable George Hamilton was among many senior officials to welcome the appointment which was announced today ...
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No Decision Yet on FF Presidential Run
June 26, 2018 No Responses

No Decision Yet on FF Presidential Run

Fianna Fáil are leaving open the possibility of fielding a candidate to run for Áras an Uachtaráin but will hold off deciding until President Michael D Higgins makes his position clear next month. Party justice spokesman Jim O’Callaghan made the...
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Spain Snatch Late Draw with Morocco to Top Group B
June 25, 2018 No Responses

Spain Snatch Late Draw with Morocco to Top Group B

Spain will face hosts Russia in the last 16 of the World Cup after finishing top of Group B following a dramatic 2-2 draw with already-eliminated Morocco in Kaliningrad. Spain, 2-1 down thanks to Morocco substitute Youssef En-Nesyri’s 81st minute...
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Portugal Through Despite Ronaldo Penalty Miss Against Iran
June 25, 2018 No Responses

Portugal Through Despite Ronaldo Penalty Miss Against Iran

Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty and Portugal blew the chance to finish top of Group B, with a dramatic climax seeing them draw 1-1 with minnows Iran. The European champions were leading through Ricardo Quaresma’s stunning goal but were dramatically...
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Uruguay Top Group A After Smacking 10 Man Russia
June 25, 2018 No Responses

Uruguay Top Group A After Smacking 10 Man Russia

Luis Suarez led the way as Uruguay made sure of top spot in Group A by ending 10-man Russia’s perfect start to their own World Cup in humbling fashion. Suarez fired the South Americans in front with a sweetly-struck free-kick...
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Saudi Arabia Celebrates First Win Since 1994 In Dead Letter Game Against Egypt
June 25, 2018 No Responses

Saudi Arabia Celebrates First Win Since 1994 In Dead Letter Game Against Egypt

Salem Al Dawsari struck an injury-time winner as Saudi Arabia recorded their first World Cup win since 1994 by beating Mohamed Salah’s Egypt 2-1. Reports of Salah quitting international football dominated the build-up to this dead rubber in Group A...
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Experts Predict Almost a Quarter of a Million New Jobs in Ireland by 2022
June 25, 2018 No Responses

Experts Predict Almost a Quarter of a Million New Jobs in Ireland by 2022

More than 236,000 new jobs are predicted for the island of Ireland by 2022. The EY Economic Eye is also forecasting growth of 4.9% for the rest of the year. The findings show Dublin has been identified as the most...
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$10 Billion for Public Transport in Project Ireland 2040
June 25, 2018 No Responses

$10 Billion for Public Transport in Project Ireland 2040

Plans for new roads, public transport and sports facilities have been unveiled as part of Project Ireland 2040. $10 billion is earmarked for public transport over the next ten years, while $7.7bn will be spent on national roads, and over...
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Prison Service Says up to 14 Major Gangs Operating in Irish Prisons
June 25, 2018 No Responses

Prison Service Says up to 14 Major Gangs Operating in Irish Prisons

The Irish Prison Service says up to 14 major gangs are operating in the country’s jails. It also says the number of protection orders has increased due to the problem of drugs and drug debts of offenders. A new joint...
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