‘Steady progress’ continues against Covid-19

[ad_1] There continues to be “steady progress against all indicators” of Covid-19, Professor Philip Nolan said at a National Public Health Emergency Team press conference. “We’re still on track to 200 to 400 cases per day by the end of February if we continue at home and don’t mix,” according to the chairman of NPHET’s … Read more

More than 110,000 passengers passed through Dublin Airport in January

[ad_1] New figures have revealed that 110,930 passengers passed through Dublin Airport in January, 60% of which were non-essential travel. According to statistics from the Department of Transport, Dublin airport accounted for the majority of air travel to the country, and Cork and Shannon airports reported fewer than 2,000 and 1,000 passengers, respectively. The most … Read more

12 more deaths, 1,024 new cases

[ad_1] The Health Department has reported 12 more deaths of people with Covid-19 and 1,024 new confirmed cases. Of those being treated in hospital with the virus, 178 are in intensive care, one more than yesterday. The department said the 12 deaths occurred in February, while the average age of those who died was 76 … Read more

UK urged to share vaccine supply with Ireland and developing countries

[ad_1] Updated 40 minutes ago The UK is urged to share its vaccine surpluses with neighboring and developing countries. Dr David Nabarro, World Health Organization (WHO) special envoy for Covid-19, said that the UK has 400 million doses of vaccine on demand is “totally understandable”, but that, once everyone over 50 in the UK has … Read more

UK should share replacement vaccines with Ireland, says Mary Lou McDonald

[ad_1] The UK should share any replacement coronavirus vaccines with Ireland, the Sinn Féin president has said. Mary Lou McDonald said the spirit of “generosity and solidarity” in the vaccine exchange should spread globally. He was asked on Sky News if he would like to see overdoses from the UK diverted to the Republic, given … Read more

‘She was just deadly’ – perfect ten for Honeysuckle on Irish Champion Hurdle | Horse Racing News

[ad_1] Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos) “title =” Rachael Blackmore pats Honeysuckle after the mare’s brilliant performance at the Irish Champion Hurdle “class =” js-imageLoader “data-at-xn =” https://www.rp-assets.com / images / news /2021/02/06/88084-medium.jpeg “data-br-n =” https://www.rp-assets.com/images/news/2021/02/06/88084-medium. jpeg “data-br-m =” https://www.rp-assets.com/images/news/2021/02/06/88084-large.jpeg “data-br-w =” https: // www. rp-assets. com / images / news / 2021/02/06/88084-large.jpeg “data-br-xw =” https://www.rp-assets.com/images/news/2021/02/06/88084-large .jpeg … Read more

Paul Pogba: Manchester United have ‘open dialogue’ with midfielder about their future, says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer | Football news

[ad_1] Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has an “open dialogue” with Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba about his future. The 27-year-old has been the subject of regular speculation since returning to Old Trafford from Juventus in 2016 for a world-record fee, thanks in large part to comments from his agent. Mino Raiola caused a stir in December … Read more

Sound of Music actor Christopher Plummer dies at 91TheJournal.ie

[ad_1] CANADIAN ACTOR CHRISTOPHER Plummer has died at the age of 91. Plummer starred in Sound of Music opposite Julie Andrews in 1965 and won an Oscar, the oldest actor to win an Academy Award, for his role in 2010’s Beginners. Plummer starred in a number of box office hits after Sound of Music, including … Read more

Christopher Plummer, screen legend, dies at 91

[ad_1] The death of Christopher Plummer, the Oscar-winning Canadian actor best known for his iconic role as Captain Von Trapp in The sound of the music. The screen legend passed away at his home in Connecticut with his 53-year-old wife Elaine Taylor by his side. In a statement, his 46-year-old friend and manager, Lou Pitt, … Read more

Ireland names Beirne and Lowe to start against Wales

[ad_1] Tadhg Beirne and James Lowe will start for Ireland in Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Wales in Cardiff. Leinster back Lowe gets the nod ahead of Jordan Larmour on left wing and will have Keith Earls and Hugo Keenan for company in the last three. New Zealand-born Lowe won two games in the … Read more