Poll Shows Drop in Support for 8th Amendment Repeal
May 17, 2018 No Responses

Poll Shows Drop in Support for 8th Amendment Repeal

44% of people say they will vote to repeal the Eighth Amendment, according to a new poll. That is a drop of three points since April but still 12% more than the 32% who say they will vote no. The...
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Taoiseach Warns British Government over Brexit Delays
May 17, 2018 No Responses

Taoiseach Warns British Government over Brexit Delays

The EU Withdrawal Agreement could be in question if real and substantial progress is not made in negotiations by June, the Taoiseach has said. Leo Varadkar meets British Prime Minister Theresa May today in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, at the...
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Offaly Remove Wallace as Manager
May 16, 2018 No Responses

Offaly Remove Wallace as Manager

Stephen Wallace has been removed as manager of the Offaly senior football team. Following a management committee meeting tonight, the decision was made that Wallace should leave his role and that an interim management team would be appointed “as soon...
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Britain’s Prince Charles to Visit Cork and Kerry
May 16, 2018 No Responses

Britain’s Prince Charles to Visit Cork and Kerry

Prince Charles looks set to visit Cork and Kerry next month. The Prince of Wales, along with his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, will fly into Cork Airport on June 14 for a three day visit. The Irish Times are...
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England World Cup Winner Ray Wilson Dies
May 16, 2018 No Responses

England World Cup Winner Ray Wilson Dies

Ray Wilson, a World Cup winner with England in 1966, has died aged 83, former clubs Huddersfield and Everton have announced. Wilson had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2004. “Huddersfield Town is devastated to learn of the passing of...
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David Moyes Leaves West Ham
May 16, 2018 No Responses

David Moyes Leaves West Ham

David Moyes has left West Ham after a six-month reign as manager, the Premier League club have announced. West Ham said on Wednesday they hope to appoint a “high-caliber” successor within the next 10 days. Moyes reached the end of...
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Playwright Tom Murphy Dies, Aged 83
May 16, 2018 No Responses

Playwright Tom Murphy Dies, Aged 83

The Irish playwright Tom Murphy has died at the age of 83. The Galway man was associated with the Druid Theatre and is known for works including A Whistle in the Dark and Bailegangaire. President Michael D. Higgins has been...
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Everton Shows Allardyce the Door
May 16, 2018 No Responses

Everton Shows Allardyce the Door

Everton are looking for their fourth permanent manager in two years after Sam Allardyce was sacked. The 63-year-old was brought in as Ronald Koeman’s replacement in November to steer the club away from potential relegation trouble, eventually guiding the...
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New York St. Patrick’s Day Directors Elect Sean Lane as Chairman
May 15, 2018 No Responses

New York St. Patrick’s Day Directors Elect Sean Lane as Chairman

The New York City St. Patrick’s Day Board of Directors has elected Sean Lane, who has played a critical role raising funds for the parade, as Chairman, effective July 1, 2018. Ryan Hanlon was elected Vice Chairman. Lane is Vice...
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Low Signs Contract Extention with Germany
May 15, 2018 No Responses

Low Signs Contract Extention with Germany

Germany head coach Joachim Low has extended his contract until 2022. Low replaced Jurgen Klinsmann in 2006 and led his country to World Cup glory in 2014. The 58-year-old’s existing deal ran until 2020 but Low is now set to...
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