Seven New Coronavirus Cases in Ireland Take Total to Thirteen
March 5, 2020 No Responses

Seven New Coronavirus Cases in Ireland Take Total to Thirteen

Seven new cases of coronavirus have been detected in Ireland, including one patient who had not traveled to an infected area. Chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan said the country remains in the containment phase, but warned it is a...
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McDonald Describes Self-Isolation as ‘No Craic Whatsoever’
March 5, 2020 No Responses

McDonald Describes Self-Isolation as ‘No Craic Whatsoever’

Mary-Lou McDonald has described the experience of her children self-isolating after a case of coronavirus was detected at their school as “trying”. The Sinn Féin leader announced over social media earlier this week that her family had been affected by...
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Police in North May Face 12-Hour Shifts And More If Coronavirus Affects Staffing Levels
March 5, 2020 No Responses

Police in North May Face 12-Hour Shifts And More If Coronavirus Affects Staffing Levels

Police in Northern Ireland may face 12-hour shifts and cancelled rest days if coronavirus has a serious impact on staffing levels. PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne stressed the potential impact of Covid-19 is very much unknown at this stage. However,...
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William and Kate to Visit Galway on Third Day of Visit
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William and Kate to Visit Galway on Third Day of Visit

Britain’s Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be given a preview of some of the arts and entertainment being featured during Galway’s year as the European Capital of Culture. William and Kate, who are coming to the end of a...
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Prince William to Urge UK and Ireland Not to be ‘Bound’ by Wrongs of the Past
March 4, 2020 No Responses

Prince William to Urge UK and Ireland Not to be ‘Bound’ by Wrongs of the Past

Britain’s Prince William is to urge the UK and Ireland not to be “bound” by the wrongs of the past, in a speech echoing his grandmother’s historic address to the Irish people. William is expected to highlight the importance of...
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Northern Leaders Cancel Trips to New York Amid Coronavirus Fears at Home
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Northern Leaders Cancel Trips to New York Amid Coronavirus Fears at Home

Northern Ireland’s First and Deputy First Ministers have scaled back a US investment trip to take part in emergency meetings on Covid-19. Arlene Foster said the infection was the top priority of ministers in Belfast. She and Michelle O’Neill cancelled...
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William and Kate Visit Jigsaw’s Mental Health Center in Dublin
March 4, 2020 No Responses

William and Kate Visit Jigsaw’s Mental Health Center in Dublin

William and Kate acknowledged the warm welcome of Dublin well-wishers as they arrived at a national center supporting the mental health of young people. Kate waved to members of the public as she walked into Jigsaw, which provides vital support...
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William and Kate Meet President Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin
March 3, 2020 No Responses

William and Kate Meet President Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin

Britiain’s Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton have discussed Brexit and its implications as well as the importance of the Good Friday Agreement during their visit to Ireland. The pair met President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina...
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North Readies 100 Critical Care Beds as it Braces for Coronavirus
March 3, 2020 No Responses

North Readies 100 Critical Care Beds as it Braces for Coronavirus

Northern Ireland has around 100 critical care beds ready as it braces for the coronavirus, health officials said. Non-urgent services may have to be stood down during a peak of infection which could last weeks to months, chief medical officer...
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William and Kate Begin First Official Trip to Ireland
March 3, 2020 No Responses

William and Kate Begin First Official Trip to Ireland

William and Kate begin an historic tour of Ireland – their first official visit to the Emerald Isle. The Royals will celebrate the UK’s ties with one of its closest EU neighbors, learning about its culture and initiatives to protect...
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