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The Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dies aged 46

London - Muslimchronicle

Irish singer Dolores O'Riordan, frontwoman of the multi-million selling rock band The Cranberries, died suddenly in London on Monday, aged 46, her publicist said. "Irish and international singer Dolores O'Riordan has died suddenly in London today, family members are devastated," Lindsey Holmes said in a statement. Source: AFPRead more

Ryanair pilots suspend strike in Italy

Rome - Muslimchronicle

Ryanair pilots in Italy are to suspend their planned strike action scheduled for later on Friday after management of the Irish low-cost airline offered to recognise unions for the first time, unions said. Management's move was "a very important first step," the Associazione Nazionale Professionale Aviazione Civile (ANPAC) said in a statement, calling on its members to "suspend the strikeRead more

Ireland 'disappointed' by British U-turn on Brexit deal

Dublin - Muslimchronicle

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said he was "surprised and disappointed" on Monday after Britain appeared to change its mind about an agreement on the status of the Irish border after Brexit. "I am surprised and disappointed that the British government now appears not to be in a position to conclude what was agreed earlier today," Varadkar said at aRead more

Gerry Adams says to step down as Sinn Fein leader in 2018

Dublin - Muslimchronicle

Gerry Adams said on Saturday he will be stepping down as leader of Sinn Fein in 2018, after more than three decades as the dominant figurehead of Irish republicanism. "Leadership means knowing when it's time for change and that time is now," Adams told Sinn Fein's party conference in Dublin, shortly after being re-elected as party leader for one moreRead more

Racing: Rekindling leads Irish sweep

Washington - Muslimchronicle

Irish trainer Joseph O'Brien edged his famous father Aidan to land the Melbourne Cup as Rekindling led an all-Irish sweep of the placings after a close finish on Tuesday. Aidan O'Brien has trained a world-record 27 Group 1 wins this year but his 24-year-old son beat him to a debut victory in the Aus$6 million (US$4.6 million) race whenRead more

Irish police station evacuated due to suspicious device

Dublin - Muslimchronicle

A local police station in north Dublin was evacuated on Tuesday afternoon as part of a security alert, Irish police said. Irish police said in a statement that a man arrived at Finglas police station, carrying a suspicious device which he found near his home. As a precaution, local police evacuated the building and put a cordon around the station,Read more

Ireland unveils loans to help small businesses cope with Brexit

Dublin - Muslimchronicle

The Irish government unveiled Tuesday a 300-million-euro ($354 million) loan scheme for small businesses buffeted by Brexit, in a move designed to spur innovation and investment needed to tap new markets. The loan scheme for small and medium-sized businesses was announced as part of a major Brexit-proofing spending package in Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe's 2018 budget. The heavy relianceRead more

Ireland unveils loans to help small businesses cope with Brexit

Dublin - Muslimchronicle

Ryanair promises pilots significant improvements in pay, conditions

Dublin - Muslimchronicle

Ryanair on Thursday promised its pilots significant improvements in pay and conditions, saying it would exceed rates paid by rivals and improve job security, according to a letter to pilots seen by Reuters. The Irish airline, the largest in Europe by passenger numbers, has in recent weeks announced the cancelation of thousands of flights, saying it did not have enoughRead more

Ryanair says dropping bid to buy Italian rival Alitalia

London - Muslimchronicle

Irish no-frills airline Ryanair said Wednesday it was dropping its bid to buy Italian carrier Alitalia, as it struggles with a shortage of pilots that has forced it to cancel thousands of flights. "We will not be pursuing our interest in Alitalia," the airline, which had announced its non-binding offer in July, said in a statement. source: AFPRead more