[ad_1] Shane Duffy has been left out of the Irish team for tonight’s World Cup qualifying match against Serbia. The Celtic defender on loan has been omitted by coach Stephen Kenny, who named Seamus Coleman and Matt Doherty in the starting lineup. The two defenders on the right side have settled into a formation that … Read more
[ad_1] Haircuts and pints are firmly “off the table until midsummer.” This means that the whole country will not be able to have a pint in a bar, or have a professional cut or comb your hair for at least nine more weeks. It is believed that May 24 may be the next date that … Read more
[ad_1] The European Union refined its rules on the export of Covid-19 vaccines on Wednesday, giving it a clearer right to block shipments to countries like Britain with higher inoculation rates and those that do not export their own doses of vaccine. The move risks stoking post-Brexit tensions with London, which warned Brussels against “vaccine … Read more
[ad_1] Taoiseach Micheál Martin has told the Dáil that it would be helpful if Northern Ireland had a mandatory hotel quarantine system similar to that of the Republic. Mr. Martin said this afternoon that he had heard indications from the Stormont Executive that they might be considering such a system, but added that he was … Read more
[ad_1] The National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) postponed a key meeting to decide whether or not Covid-19 restrictions can be eased next month. The meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday to ease restrictions in April was postponed until Monday. NPHET says it wants more time to see if there is a steady trend of … Read more
[ad_1] German Chancellor Angela Merkel has reversed a strict planned Easter shutdown, her CDU party chief said, amid massive criticism of the government’s handling of the pandemic. Merkel and the leaders of Germany’s 16 states agreed in marathon talks on Monday that almost all stores would close from April 1-5, and that only grocery stores … Read more
[ad_1] Tugboats and excavators are working to free a giant container ship trapped in the Suez Canal after it veered off course in a sandstorm, authorities said. The incident has created huge obstacles on one of the busiest trade routes in the world. Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority said it was doing everything possible to re-float … Read more
[ad_1] Britain’s Prince Harry has announced that he is the “director of impact” at a San Francisco startup that offers mobile-based training, mentoring and mentoring. In his new role at BetterUp, the Duke of Sussex will champion the importance of maximizing human potential around the world, according to CEO Alexi Robichaux. “I strongly believe that … Read more
[ad_1] There has been a significant drop in the number of patients hospitalized with Covid-19, according to the latest figures from the Health Service Executive. Last night he reported 325 patients, a reduction of 32 cases. The number of patients in intensive care has also decreased from four to 76. Meanwhile, the Vaccination Working Group … Read more
[ad_1] Gaelic football expert Joe Brolly feels it was “tremendously disrespectful” to be interrupted in the middle of an interview on Claire Byrne Live on Monday night. TÉ cut the video link of the former Derry footballer and lawyer after he made comments linking the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to homophobia and racism. The broadcaster … Read more