Lampard: player effort, not tactics, to blame for Chelsea’s defeat

[ad_1] Frank Lampard couldn’t hide his frustration after Chelsea’s miserable performance in their 3-1 loss to Arsenal. A poor performance in the first half saw Chelsea lose for the third time in four league games, missing a chance to finish second in the Premier League. Instead, they sit in seventh place after a performance that … Read more

McGinley relaxed to Irish hopes and quicksand

[ad_1] Paul McGinley is well placed to study the golf landscape that 2020 has so dramatically sculpted. The Dubliner, currently a member of the European Tour board, won four titles on the tour, participated in the Ryder Cup three times as a player, was captain of Europe to victory in 2014 and twice served as … Read more

Coronavirus Ireland: Level 5 lockdown restrictions break down as changes begin from Sunday

[ad_1] Level Five is returning to Ireland now that Christmas is over, as the number of COVID-19 cases in the country continues to rise. Most of the restrictions will go into effect tomorrow, December 27, with home visits limited to another family through January 1 and inter-county travel prohibited after this date. In a different … Read more

Gossip: Arsenal’s big hit on a key target; Gunners man ‘overwhelmed’

[ad_1] Arsenal have had lengthy discussions about a new playmaker, while one defender is ‘overwhelmed’ by offers to leave the Emirates … ARSENAL WORK ON ERIKSENArsenal are continuing to push for a possible deal to bring Inter Milan player Christian Eriksen to Emirates Stadium, according to reports. The 28-year-old, who was expected to make a … Read more

Normal won’t return for six months, says Taoiseach

[ad_1] Normality will not return for at least six months in Ireland, the Taoiseach said. It could be May or June before mass vaccination produces a significant change, added Micheál Martin. By the end of January, the health system should deliver three vaccines. By the end of January, the Irish health system should deliver three … Read more

Thousands of Irish nationals and foreigners take a virtual Goal mile on Christmas Day

[ad_1] The traditional Goal mile charity event took place on Christmas Day, but with a different format due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Typically, thousands of people flock to one of 170 locations across the country to run the classic one-mile distance in support of Goal and its work in the developing world. This year, the … Read more

Louise Redknapp reunites with ex-husband Jamie for Christmas with their children

[ad_1] Louise Redknapp has reunited with her ex-husband Jamie for intimate Christmas celebrations with their two children. The 46-year-old singer shared a sweet snapshot on her Instagram stories on Christmas Day that showed 16-year-old Charles and 12-year-old Beau excitedly unwrapping their mountain of presents. Former footballer Jamie, 47, from whom he separated almost three years … Read more

‘I just want to be okay again’: Graham Geraghty’s Christmas wish as the Meath legend continues with remarkable recovery

[ad_1] The family of GAA legend Graham Geraghty will celebrate their ‘best Christmas’ today as the All-Star is on his way to a full recovery. he father of four and very popular sports figure from Meath suffered a brain hemorrhage last October. His wife Amanda says their Christmas wish is to get better and they … Read more

Premier League team news, kick-off times and television details

[ad_1] Saturday (Saint Stephen’s day) Leicester (2) v Man Utd (3) Kick off: 12.30 p.m. Venue of events: King Power Stadium. On TV: I live in BT Sport 1. Jamie Vardy will be fit after emerging with a minor groin problem in Leicester’s win at Tottenham. Caglar Soyuncu suffers a groin injury and Ricardo Pereira … Read more

Full list of major changes since Sunday when lockdown returns to Ireland, but not all bad news

[ad_1] Ireland is officially returning to a Level Five lockdown, with a whole host of new restrictions coming into effect in the coming days. Pubs serving food and restaurants have already been forced to close their doors today, and that’s just the beginning. Beginning Sunday, December 27, you will only be allowed to receive visitors … Read more