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Latest figures reveal 42% increase in number of older people using befriending service

by 03/11/17 11:10pm

ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, released its 2016 Annual Report today which showed a 42% increase in the number of people availing of ALONE’s Befriending Service. In 2016, 4,500 people were supported by befriending...

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Marseille suspend Evra after pre-match sending off

by 03/11/17 9:30pm

Marseille have suspended defender Patrice Evra after he aimed a kick at one of the club’s supporters before Thursday’s Europa League tie at Vitoria. UEFA earlier confirmed it had opened disciplinary proceedings against Evra following the incident and his club...

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Unions call for action on gender pay and call for mandatory reporting within companies

SIPTU is calling on the Government to take action to minimise differences in pay between men and women in Ireland....

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Spanish judge issues European Arrest Warrant for Carles Puigdemont

A Spanish judge has issued an international arrest warrant for Catalonia’s ousted leader a day after she jailed nine former...

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Going to World Cup in Russia? Don’t forget you’ll need a Fan ID

Fan ID registration for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is now open. The registration form and reference information...

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Christy Dignam enters Hall of Fame as Defence Forces crowned Men of the Year

The Irish Tatler Man Men of the Year Awards winners were announced today at a special luncheon in The Gibson...

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Irish rugby player on verge of international debut 7 years after losing sight in left eye

Irishman Ian McKinley thought his rugby career was over when he was just 21. The out-half who had earned six...

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Cork man reveals financial pressure before scooping ’life changing’ €500k euromillions win

A Cork man who has been under huge pressure financially, living month to month and working overtime, today claimed a...

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Podcast: What one Irish player would be in your best ever Premier League side?

In a special PaperTalk Extra, the panel select their teams from the past 25 years of Premier League talent. There...

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A new study has revealed Belfast as the least sexist city in North and UK

Men are being paid up to 54% more than women in cities in the North and the UK with the lowest...

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Dublin Mayor calls for immediate review of housing inspection policies

Dublin’s Lord Mayor has said he is unhappy with the failure of Dublin City Council to respond to inadequate accommodation...

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Infection ate my Achilles tendon, reveals Arsenal’s Santi Cazorla

Santi Cazorla was told his serious ankle injury might have left him unable to walk, but now insists he will...

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Untimely death of Ireland Under 18 basketball ace, Liam Chandler

By Tony Leen The country’s basketball community has been plunged into grief with the sudden death in Cork of Neptune...

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Blow for Ireland as New Zealand to back South Africa’s 2023 RWC bid

After finishing third in World Rugby’s Technical Review Group recommendation into who should host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Ireland...

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Patrice Evra will miss ‘at least one match’ after kick at fan; UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings

UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Patrice Evra after the Marseille defender aimed a kick at the head of one...

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New boss Ronan McCarthy can take Cork footballers ‘to the next level’

Sean Powter believes newly appointed Cork football manager Ronan McCarthy will take the county to the “next level”, writes Eoghan...

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Jose Mourinho appears at Spanish court in tax fraud case

Jose Mourinho has appeared before a Spanish judge to answer questions over tax fraud accusations. The Manchester United manager is...

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Stephen Martin steps down as Olympic Council of Ireland boss

Stephen Martin has stepped down as the CEO of the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) to pursue other career interests,...

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No place for Arsenal to hide, insists Wegner ahead of Manchester City clash

Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal “will not hide” when they take on Premier League pace-setters Manchester City on Sunday. The Gunners...

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Everton boss Unsworth admits Watford clash is ‘huge’ after team crash out of Europa League

Everton caretaker boss David Unsworth has labelled Sunday’s Premier League clash with Watford a “cup final” that is “huge” both...

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