[ad_1] Hopes are mounting that the third wave of Covid-19 may finally be in retreat after the number of daily cases fell yesterday to 359, the lowest since mid-December. Hospitals also saw a drop in Covid-19 patients, to 498, from 540 the day before. The most seriously ill patients in intensive care were also reduced … Read more
[ad_1] Manchester City scored three times in the final 10 minutes to beat the Wolves and secure their 21st consecutive win in all competitions. The Premier League leaders were unexpectedly attacked by a Conor Coady draw after opening the scoring with an own goal by Leander Dendoncker at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s team picked … Read more
[ad_1] Eoghan McDermott will part ways with 2FM from RTE after six and a half years at the station, a source told SundayWorld.com. The 37-year-old radio DJ was one of the national broadcaster’s brightest stars, having worked in radio and television since joining them in June 2014. The surprising decision comes after the star took … Read more
[ad_1] Ireland and the United Kingdom will make a joint bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, confirmed a government spokesperson. In a joint statement, the five football associations from Ireland, Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales said they were delighted to support a possible bid for the tournament. The government spokesman said the … Read more
[ad_1] Ireland will be part of a bid with the United Kingdom to host the World Cup in 2030, it has emerged. Aoiseach spokesperson Micheál Martin confirmed that Ireland will be part of the offering once it is formally launched. It came after Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed that the UK is preparing a bid … Read more
[ad_1] Gardaí seized a submachine gun and two loaded pistols during a planned operation in West Dublin today. The local Gardaí from Lucan district and members of the Armed Support Unit participated in the search in the Shancastle area of Clondalkin around 3pm. No arrests were made in the operation and detectives are trying to … Read more
[ad_1] The National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) reported one more death from a Covid-19 patient. This brings to 4,319 the total number of deaths in the Republic since the pandemic began. Nphet also reported 687 confirmed cases of the disease, bringing the total number of cases in the Republic to 220,273. Of the new … Read more
[ad_1] The European Commission will present a proposal this month on creating a digital Covid-19 vaccination passport across the EU that allows Europeans to travel more freely during the peak summer vacation period. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the next legislative proposal in a speech to conservative German politicians today, providing some more … Read more
[ad_1] Gigginstown House Stud, one of Ireland’s leading ownership groups, says it will continue to support Gordon Elliott after an investigation was launched into an image showing the coach sitting on a dead horse. The image was posted and shared widely on Twitter, and the sport’s regulatory board (Irish Horse Racing Regulatory Board) in Ireland … Read more
[ad_1] Covid’s 15-minute rapid tests and new rules on ventilation of interior spaces are key elements of a new government plan to allow the country to reopen in the coming weeks, reveals a confidential Cabinet memorandum. The document, prepared for the ministers, establishes that in addition to the launch of the vaccine, the use of … Read more