Irish Gin Exports Hit New High in 2017

Irish Gin Exports Hit New High in 2017

The growing demand for Irish gin is not expected to slow down as the Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland (ABFI) predict exports are set to rise significantly this year. According to the ABFI, who have released their outlook for 2018,...
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Seanad Vote on Settlements Goods from Israel Postponed; Israel Summons Irish Ambassador

Seanad Vote on Settlements Goods from Israel Postponed; Israel Summons Irish Ambassador

On Tuesday night the Seanad postponed a vote on a bill that proposed a ban on the import and sale of products from Israeli settlements as well as the services originating from the occupied territories. Tánaiste, Simon Coveney, who attended the...
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Air France to Launch New Flights from Cork to Paris

Air France to Launch New Flights from Cork to Paris

Air France will launch a new flight from Cork in May. The new daily route will fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle, allowing passengers to connect with the airline’s vast network of flights worldwide, reaching more than 180 destinations. The...
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Manchester City Continue Quest for Quadruple with Win Over Cardiff

Manchester City Continue Quest for Quadruple with Win Over Cardiff

Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling scored on the day that a new attendance record of 32,339 was set for a club game at the Cardiff City Stadium as Manchester City eased into the fifth round of the FA Cup...
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Fine Gael Support Rises to Highest Level Since the Last Election

Fine Gael Support Rises to Highest Level Since the Last Election

Support for Fine Gael is up to its highest level since the last General Election, according to a new poll. The Sunday Business Post/Red C poll shows Leo Varadkar’s party up five percentage points to 32% support – their highest...
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Thousands of Jobs Saved in Belfast after Bombardier Victory

Thousands of Jobs Saved in Belfast after Bombardier Victory

Aircraft manufacturer Bombardier has won its case against United States proposals to impose tariffs of 292% on its imports to America in a move which should safeguard thousands of jobs in Belfast. The US International Trade Commission (ITC) said rival...
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Out & About

Out & About

I have the sad news to report that we have lost another of our best known bar and restaurant owners over the weekend in Larry King, who also was a popular member of the late United Restaurant and Tavern Owners...
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CraicFest Drops The Gloves Opening Night!

CraicFest Drops The Gloves Opening Night!

Rivalry City the hockey documentary based on the on ice feud between the FDNY v NYPD hockey teams in New York City will open the 20th Craic Fest – a two-week festival that runs from March 3 to March 10....
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Negotiations Resume to Restore Powersharing in The North

Negotiations Resume to Restore Powersharing in The North

Last-ditch negotiations to save powersharing in Northern Ireland began at Stormont on Wednesday. More than a year since the institutions imploded, and with financial pressures mounting on the North’s rudderless public services, the UK Government has charac...
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Liverpool end City’s unbeaten run

Liverpool end City’s unbeaten run

Leroy Sané, Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan all found the target, but a three-goal blast inside nine minutes midway through the second secured victory for Liverpool, ending Manchester City’s unbeaten run in the Premier League this season. Pep Guardiola ...
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