[ad_1] US President Donald Trump made a full-throated defense of US police forces as he refused to condemn the shooting of African-American Jacob Blake during a visit to Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Tuesday. Speaking after a tour of buildings and businesses that were damaged during the recent riots that erupted after the Blake shooting by a … Read more
[ad_1] Republic of Ireland international Shane Duffy has joined Celtic on a one-year loan deal. The Brighton defender is currently on international service with Ireland as they prepare to face Bulgaria and Finland in the nations league, but will join Celtic next week. The 28-year-old had fallen through the pecking order at Amex Stadium in … Read more
[ad_1] The risk of a second national shutdown to curb Covid-19 may be waning for now, but local shutdowns are seen as the way of the future in response to alarming outbreaks of the virus that threaten to spiral out of control. It has been a punishing few weeks for Kildare, and to a lesser … Read more
[ad_1] Medical supply company Uniphar is to acquire Ireland’s largest family pharmacy chain, Hickey’s, in the latest expansion of its business. Uniphar, which traded in Dublin and London at a € 139 million float last July, made the announcement as it revealed that it had performed in line with expectations in the first six months … Read more
[ad_1] The Government has announced a € 7 million protection plan to save the Rosslare are of Co Wexford coastline from erosion. However, no timeline has been defined for the start and completion of the project, as it must go through the design and planning phases before work can begin. Rosslare Strand and nearby stretches … Read more
[ad_1] Former Irish rugby captain Brian O’Driscoll is among several angel investors who have backed Irish electric scooter start-up Zipp Mobility in a € 500,000 funding round. The investment brings funding to date to over € 1 million, and the funding will be used for the planned launch of the company in Great Britain. Zipp … Read more
[ad_1] Stephen Kenny has set himself what he described as “lofty” ambition for his time in charge of the Ireland national team. He wants to divert Ireland from its long-standing adherence to the ‘British way’ of play just two months after the death of the man who did more than anyone to get us hooked … Read more
[ad_1] Restaurant reservations in the North Dublin city of Skerries were canceled as a result of local fears of a surge in Covid-19 infections following a viral video on social media by a group of young people who speculate on who might get the virus next. Concerns arose locally when the video began circulating on … Read more
[ad_1] Representatives of employers in the meat processing sector refuse to participate in an industry-wide agreement on sick pay and pensions for staff, Siptu said. Trade unions and opposition politicians have argued that the absence of sick pay may have contributed to the high number of Covid-19 cases associated with meat plants. Speaking after a … Read more
[ad_1] Ryanair could cut more flights in the Republic if strict travel restrictions are maintained, warned one of the group’s top executives. The news comes after reports that Aer Lingus is considering moving long-haul planes from Shannon to one of six UK regional airports to combat restrictions. Eddie Wilson, CEO of Ryanair DAC, the group’s … Read more