[ad_1] A severe variant of coronavirus has been detected in South Africa that could explain the rapid spread of a second wave affecting the very young, the Health Minister said today. Known as the 501.V2 variant, it was identified by South African researchers and details have been sent to the World Health Organization, Zwelini Mkhize … Read more
[ad_1] William Gallas has called Harry Maguire’s major move to Manchester United a “joke”, suggesting that it is “not worth that much money.” Harry Maguire rose through the ranks with Sheffield United before continuing to impress in the Premier League with Hull City and Leicester City. The center-back made 76 appearances for the Foxes in … Read more
[ad_1] As another Friday night rolls in, a little socially distant jokes could help break the monotony. With the temperatures dropping, there is no better night to sit on the couch and watch some quality chat shows. Here’s our latest rundown of talk show content for the week and what’s airing tonight. There should be … Read more
[ad_1] Manchester United came back once again to record a 3-2 win at Sheffield United, but manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was not entirely satisfied with his team’s performance. Olskjaer’s decision to start goalkeeper Dean Henderson against his former club backfired when he made a mistake handing David McGoldrick the first goal of the game, before … Read more
[ad_1] The Christmas and New Years festivities will be reduced as pubs, restaurants and home visits face an early crackdown due to the alarm over rising Covid-19 levels. The National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) has urged the government to reimpose restrictions on home visits and the hospitality sector from December 28. In a letter … Read more
[ad_1] The HSE has said it is reviewing the process around winning a multi-million euro ventilator contract that ultimately caused medical devices to fail quality tests. CEO Paul Reid said this afternoon that HSE is in “detailed discussions” with Roqu, the company involved, about its “contractual obligations.” The Irish Examiner reported on Tuesday that HSE … Read more
[ad_1] The first Irish will receive the Covid-19 vaccine before the end of the year. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar made the announcement in the Dáil minutes after Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, said that the distribution of the vaccine throughout the EU would occur in the final days of this year. “I … Read more
[ad_1] NEED to catch up? TheJournal.ie gives you a summary of today’s news. IRELAND A young Meath farmer and recent teaching graduate Ellen Farnan at her ‘lockdown graduation’. Source: Rebecca Doran Photography The Taoiseach said the government not be changing Covid-19 restrictions for Christmas, but that people should expect new restrictions “before the New Year” … Read more
[ad_1] May is preparing to do it again this weekend. Another bloody end to all of Ireland. Mayo has boasted of his aversion to hype for many years. Every Friday before All-Ireland, Willie Joe Padden is interviewed at Six One in Belmullet and says, “Well, Marty, the build-up is very low-key here this year” as … Read more
[ad_1] Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been named men’s coach of the year at the FIFA Best Football Awards. lopp became the first to win the award twice, beating Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa and Bayern Munich manager Hans-Dieter Flick’s hat-trick. Having won last year following the Reds’ Champions League triumph, Klopp received the award again … Read more