Schools, pubs and restaurants will close to stop the Covid-19 spiral

[ad_1] Northern Ireland will be locked in for four weeks, Northern Prime Minister Arlene Foster confirmed at the Stormont Assembly on Wednesday. With the incidence of Covid-19 continuing to increase and the pressure on hospital beds, Ms Foster told Assembly members that the hospitality sector will be shutting down for four weeks starting Friday, while … Read more

Republic may tighten restrictions in response to new Northern blockade

[ad_1] Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has confirmed that the Government is likely to consider increasing Covid-19 restrictions in border counties when the North enters a four-week lockdown. On Wednesday, Northern Ireland Prime Minister Arlene Foster said pubs and restaurants would close for four weeks, with the exception of takeout and deliveries, while schools would close for … Read more

Republic may tighten restrictions in response to new Northern blockade

[ad_1] Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has confirmed that the Government is likely to consider increasing Covid-19 restrictions in border counties when the North enters a four-week lockdown. On Wednesday, Northern Ireland Prime Minister Arlene Foster said pubs and restaurants would close for four weeks, with the exception of takeout and deliveries, while schools would close for … Read more

Warning that Republic will follow North’s Covid-19 trend without ‘radical’ change in behaviors this week

[ad_1] THE PUBLIC HAS BEEN WARNED that if social contacts and activities are not reduced this week and over the weekend, Covid-19 transmission levels will be similar to those seen in Northern Ireland in recent days. Schools will be closed for two weeks and pubs and restaurants for four weeks in Northern Ireland under new … Read more

Project Big Picture offers us a lot of punctures of the week

[ad_1] Publication date: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 8:26 AM If we’re completely honest with ourselves and with you, we’re actually quite glad that the biggest clubs in the country have chosen this week to release their goofy, doomed (in its current form) and cartoon comic book evil supervillain power. Animated (Project Big Picture), because it’s … Read more

Dutch Prime Minister orders bars and restaurants to close in new ‘partial closure’

[ad_1] THE NETHERLANDS will enter a “partial lockdown” to stem one of the biggest waves of coronavirus in Europe, and all bars, cafes and restaurants will close, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said. The sale of alcohol and cannabis will also be banned after 8 p.m. in an attempt to reduce social contacts that have … Read more

Dublin Weather: Mysterious Front Bringing Unusual Conditions In Ireland Warns Met Eireann As ‘Norwegian Blitz’ Hit UK At -10C

[ad_1] A mysterious weather front is set to bring unusual conditions to Ireland this week, Met Eireann warns as the country is hit by wet and windy weather. There will be showers in Dublin on Wednesday morning, most disappearing by noon. It will be dry during the afternoon with good sun rays at night. Temperatures … Read more

Schools and pubs to close in Northern Ireland as the region has four weeks of restrictions

[ad_1] NORTHERN IRELAND IS slated for a period of tightening coronavirus restrictions after executive ministers agreed to close schools, pubs and restaurants. Pubs and restaurants are understood to be closed for four weeks, with the exception of takeout, while schools will be closed for two, one of which will cover the mid-term Halloween holidays. The … Read more

From fuel raises and the Christmas bonus to business and arts support: 10 things you need to know about Budget 2021

[ad_1] From gas station hikes, Christmas bonuses and cash for companies affected by Covid to swimming pools and video games: 10 things you need to know about Budget 2021. 1. Carbon taxes affect motorists now, but home heating is saved until next summer The expected € 7.50 increase in carbon tax has been delivered but … Read more

Good news and bad news for Limerick pitches as John Kiely provides a panel injury update

[ad_1] LIMERICK hurling manager John Kiely has confirmed that defender Mike Casey will attend the Santry Sports Injury Clinic with a knee injury. Na Piarsaigh’s defender suffered the injury in a challenge game against Galway on Sunday at the LIT Gaelic Grounds and now it seems likely that he will miss the remainder of the … Read more