Crowley Carbon Creates 187 Jobs in Wicklow

Crowley Carbon Creates 187 Jobs in Wicklow

A Wicklow-based company has created 187 new jobs, it was announced today. Energy services company Crowley Carbon is expanding its workforce, with over half of the jobs being made available at its Powerscourt facility, as well as a small number...
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Ireland’s Unbeaten Run Ends with Defeat in Australia

Ireland’s Unbeaten Run Ends with Defeat in Australia

Australia took a 1-0 lead in their three-Test series with Ireland, ending the Six Nations champions’ 12-game unbeaten run in Brisbane. David Pocock was the hero on his return to the gold jersey as he capped a dominant breakdown performance...
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Sinn Fein Calls for Neutrality to be ‘Enshrined in Constitution’

Sinn Fein Calls for Neutrality to be ‘Enshrined in Constitution’

Neutrality has earned the Irish State significant goodwill abroad and must be enshrined in the Constitution, Sinn Féin has said. Aengus Ó Snodaigh said the party would introduce a bill to the Dail before the summer recess aimed at protecting...
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The FA Announces ‘Winter Break’ for The Premier League

The FA Announces ‘Winter Break’ for The Premier League

The Football Association has announced a deal with the Premier League and English Football League to introduce a mid-season break in February from the 2019/20 season. After years of deadlock on the issue, the FA and the leagues have finally...
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CompSci To Be Added To Leaving Cert

CompSci To Be Added To Leaving Cert

Plans to introduce computer science as a Leaving Cert subject will be revealed today. It is just one of the elements involved in a road map for maximizing digital technology in schools. Education Minister Richard Bruton is aiming to make...
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Pope Will Visit Knock This Summer

Pope Will Visit Knock This Summer

It has been confirmed that the Pope will visit Knock on his visit to Ireland this summer. Pope Francis will travel from Dublin to the Marian shrine on Sunday, August 26 – he will say the Rosary, before heading back...
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Robinson Suggests ‘Fixed Generational Polls’ On Reunification

Robinson Suggests ‘Fixed Generational Polls’ On Reunification

A former Democratic Unionist leader has suggested holding fixed generational polls on Irish unification as a way to stabilize politics in Northern Ireland. Ex-Stormont first minister Peter Robinson said the approach would help make the constitutional question ...
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Scudamore To Retire From Premier League

Scudamore To Retire From Premier League

Richard Scudamore has announced his intention to stand down as the Premier League’s executive chairman at the end of this year. Scudamore has been an influential figure in overseeing the English top-flight’s expansion during his 20 years in charge....
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Fewer Irish Women Headed To UK For Abortions in 2017

Fewer Irish Women Headed To UK For Abortions in 2017

The number of Irish women travelling to the UK for abortions fell again last year. 173 less women made the journey in 2017 than in 2016, following the downward trend over the past number of years. In 2017, 3,092 women...
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Private Bus Company to Create Over 400 Jobs in Dublin

Private Bus Company to Create Over 400 Jobs in Dublin

Go-Ahead Ireland, a new private bus company, announced today that 425 new jobs will be created in Dublin. The company will also be making an almost $10m investment in its operation which will be spread across driver training, depot fit...
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