Ireland 17 – France 17, Six Nations Match report By Alessandro Brunelli Blood, sweat and tears were all spilled at the Stade de France yesterday, with Ireland leaving Paris with a hard fought draw and a bitter taste of disappointment at having so close to taking the win. A spirited approach by the Irish side [...]
Six Nations proves trying for Scotland and Ireland
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Ireland loses living wage
November 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
by Fearghus Roulston The minimum wage in Ireland will be cut by a euro, falling to €7.65, as part of a planned series of austerity measures introduced by Taioseach Brian Cowen today. The plans, outlined in a 170-page document, involve cuts to the social welfare budget and a hike in income tax. The Irish government [...]
Budget could be Cowen’s last action
November 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Ryan C. Gavan and Edoardo Zandona The Irish austerity budget is likely to be Brian Cowen’s last action as Taoiseach , as he is set to call an election early in the New Year. The budget was set to be announced on December 7th but after mounting political pressure, an announcement will be made this afternoon. [...]
International News Round-up
November 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Adam Bergin Caribbean: A passenger plane in Cuba has crashed in the centre of the country, killing all 68 people on board. The Aerocaribbean aircraft had been flying from the eastern city of Santiago de Cuba to Havana when it crashed in mountains near the town of Guasimal. A Civil Aviation Authority statement said [...]
It wasn’t supposed to be like this
October 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
by Kirsty Tobin It wasn’t supposed to be like this. We were sold the dream of graduating into a thriving economy. We were sold the dream of fine houses, and cars, and comfort. We were sold a social life and an ideal. We were sold the equivalent of the picket fence, the smiling children (one [...]
Hadden disappointed with result
March 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
By Stewart Primrose Listen Here: Scotland coach Frank Hadden feels his side should have won their latest 6 nations encounter, this time going down 22-15 against Ireland. Scotland took a half time lead and were the better of the two sides but Ireland stepped up their game, only needing the 1 try to maintain their grand slam [...]
Super six set for battle
February 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
By Stewart Primrose The RBS Six Nations tournament kicks off this weekend and is set to be one of the most exciting since ever. Rugby at this time off year captures the imaginations of millions, whether they are fans of the sport or not. Although the Tri Nations has a higher quality of player, rugby [...]
No Way, An Irish Accent Spray
December 4, 2008 By 1 Comment
