Coveney Disappointed After US Leaves Iran Nuke Deal

Coveney Disappointed After US Leaves Iran Nuke Deal

The Foreign Affairs Minister says he’s greatly disappointed by the US announcement to withdraw from the nuclear agreement with Iran. Simon Coveney says he hopes that the United States will reconsider its decision. “I am greatly disappointed by the US...
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Taoiseach Criticizes British Government Over Powersharing Talks

Taoiseach Criticizes British Government Over Powersharing Talks

The UK government is continuing to rebuff an Irish government plan to break the powersharing deadlock in the North, the Taoiseach has said. Leo Varadkar said his proposal for the two governments to undertake a joint initiative to push for...
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Sheeran’s Cork Success Increases Calls for a City Event Center

Sheeran’s Cork Success Increases Calls for a City Event Center

The success of the Ed Sheeran concerts in Cork, which were worth an estimated €60m to the local economy, has given the city a taste of what an events center could deliver, business leaders said yesterday. As the Sheeran juggernaut...
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New Plans Would Force Companies to Reveal Gender Pay Differences

New Plans Would Force Companies to Reveal Gender Pay Differences

Companies will be expected to reveal differences in pay between men and women under new plans. The Government is considering legislation that would see public and private firms employing more than 250 staff report on gaps in hourly, overtime and...
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Expert Claims Social Media is Like a ‘Crack’ Addiction

Expert Claims Social Media is Like a ‘Crack’ Addiction

Social media addiction is the “new crack cocaine” of the digital age, a leading digital expert has warned. Director of Digital Education at SMART NI Naomh McElhatton said that human relationships are under threat from excessive social media use and...
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10 Man Barca Keep Unbeaten Hopes Alive in El Clásico

10 Man Barca Keep Unbeaten Hopes Alive in El Clásico

Barcelona survived the sending-off of Sergi Roberto to maintain their quest to finish the La Liga season unbeaten after a 2-2 draw with Real Madrid at the Nou Camp. The midfielder was dismissed following an off-the-ball altercation with Marcelo on...
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Giroud Nets Blues’ Winner Against the Reds

Giroud Nets Blues’ Winner Against the Reds

Chelsea boosted their hopes of Champions League qualification as Olivier Giroud’s first half header earned a 1-0 win over Liverpool. Tottenham’s loss at West Brom on Saturday and Giroud’s fourth goal in five games, earning a win over Champions League...
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Wenger Gets Perfect Sendoff at The Emirates

Wenger Gets Perfect Sendoff at The Emirates

Arsenal gave Arsene Wenger a memorable Emirates Stadium send-off as the outgoing boss saw his side thrash Burnley. The Gunners were too strong for a side who could have easily spoiled Wenger’s final home game in charge, with his tenure...
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Calls for HSE Director to Resign Now

Calls for HSE Director to Resign Now

A decision by the under-pressure chief of the Health Service Executive (HSE) to leave his post a month early has not dampened calls for his immediate resignation. The Government has confirmed that HSE director Tony O’Brien is to retire at...
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City Lift The Trophy After Scoreless Draw with The Terriers

City Lift The Trophy After Scoreless Draw with The Terriers

Manchester City failed to fire on the day they were presented with the Premier League trophy as Huddersfield claimed a vital point at the Etihad Stadium. The champions lacked their usual ferocity and had to settle for a goalless draw...
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