Foster: Cancelling UK Travel Could Have ‘Serious Ramifications’ For The North
December 21, 2020 No Responses

Foster: Cancelling UK Travel Could Have ‘Serious Ramifications’ For The North

Closing Northern Ireland to travelers from the rest of the UK would have serious ramifications, the First Minister said. The new strain of coronavirus has probably already arrived, Arlene Foster added, but warned against threatening supply chains in response. She...
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Irish Government Imposes 48-Hour Travel Ban On Britain
December 20, 2020 No Responses

Irish Government Imposes 48-Hour Travel Ban On Britain

The Government has confirmed Ireland will impose a 48-hour travel ban on flights from mainland Britain starting at midnight tonight. Ferry connections with Britain will be for cargo only with people ordered not to travel unless they are “essential supply...
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Charity Overcomes Pandemic Challenges To Deliver 10,000 Christmas Gifts
December 20, 2020 No Responses

Charity Overcomes Pandemic Challenges To Deliver 10,000 Christmas Gifts

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Holohan: Strong Reason For ‘Ongoing Concern’ On Ireland’s Pandemic Numbers
December 20, 2020 No Responses

Holohan: Strong Reason For ‘Ongoing Concern’ On Ireland’s Pandemic Numbers

There is strong reason for “persistent, ongoing concern” over Ireland’s recent Covid-19 figures, chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan has warned. Dr Holohan said it is not too late for people to make changes to their plans to socialize over...
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Third Time Lucky As Dublin Couple Marry After Coronavirus Delays
December 19, 2020 No Responses

Third Time Lucky As Dublin Couple Marry After Coronavirus Delays

A Dublin couple have tied the knot after being forced to postpone their wedding plans twice this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. It was a case of third time lucky for Adam and Emma Jesson (nee Patje) who celebrated...
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Teachers Express Doubts About Return To Classrooms In The North
December 19, 2020 No Responses

Teachers Express Doubts About Return To Classrooms In The North

Teachers have expressed rising anxiety about a return to class in the North next term, as Covid-19 numbers continue to soar across the region. A further 17 deaths and 640 new cases of the virus were confirmed in the region...
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North’s Leaders Clash As Covid-19 Infections Soar
December 18, 2020 No Responses

North’s Leaders Clash As Covid-19 Infections Soar

Northern Ireland’s political leaders have clashed amid a blame game over the region’s spiraling Covid-19 infection rates. First Minister Arlene Foster claimed a drop in compliance with regulations was down to the attendance of senior Sinn Féin figures at ...
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Paramedics From The Republic Being Sent To Help Out In The North
December 18, 2020 No Responses

Paramedics From The Republic Being Sent To Help Out In The North

Paramedics from the Republic are set to help their Northern Ireland counterparts this weekend. It comes as the health service in the North continues to face severe pressure amid the coronavirus pandemic. Michael Bloomfield, chief executive of the Northern Irel...
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WHO Appeals For People To Stay At Home Over Christmas
December 18, 2020 No Responses

WHO Appeals For People To Stay At Home Over Christmas

The World Health Organization (WHO) has appealed to people to stay home during the holiday season as it is “not worth the risk” of catching Covid-19. With restrictions on household mixing and inter-county travel relaxing from Friday, the WHO said...
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French President Macron Tests Positive For Covid-19
December 17, 2020 No Responses

French President Macron Tests Positive For Covid-19

French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19 Thursday after a week of meeting numerous European leaders. The French and Spanish prime ministers are among those self-isolating because they had recent contact with him. Mr Macron took a test....
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