# Bad news

Last year

2022

# not ideal

Central Bank warns younger generations may face lower standard of living at retirement

Demographic changes have led to a build-up in wealth among older generations, and a decline in rates of return.

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Aug 31st 2022, 9:05 PM

Voices

Larry Donnelly: Enough - can we have some good news, please?

Our columnist looks at the relentless bad news in the last few months and wonders where it’s all going.

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Jul 9th 2022, 8:00 PM

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# Bad news

Duane Vermeulen's Ulster arrival delayed by positive Covid-19 test

The Springbok World Cup winner was part of the Barbarians squad last week.

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Nov 30th 2021, 3:37 PM

# Setback

Blow for Munster as Ireland prop Kilcoyne facing extended layoff after ankle surgery

The province say he is ‘expected to be rehabbing for up to eight weeks’.

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Oct 28th 2020, 6:23 PM

# Bad news

Arsenal announce decision to make 55 staff redundant

Club points to severe drops in broadcast revenue as the main reason for the plan.

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Aug 5th 2020, 4:41 PM

# mass gatherings

Harris warns that major sporting events are unlikely for the rest of 2020

This year’s GAA championships and rugby fixtures are now in severe doubt.

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Apr 19th 2020, 10:53 AM

# Bad news

Laois unable to field camogie team in 2020 due to 'unavailability of players'

The 2015 All-Ireland Premier Junior champions have withdrawn from all adult competitions.

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Jan 7th 2020, 4:01 PM

# Bad news

Arsenal defender Tierney suffers dislocated shoulder

The ex-Celtic full-back is set for a spell on the sidelines.

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Dec 11th 2019, 3:17 PM

# Bad news

Keogh out for the season after car crash, Derby team-mates charged with drink-driving

Defensive partner Shane Duffy is also a doubt for Ireland’s Euro 2020 qualifiers next month.

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Sep 26th 2019, 1:05 PM

# Bad Break

Klopp fears Reds defender Gomez will 'probably' require surgery

The German coach is facing something of an injury nightmare at the back and has revealed another worrying update on Gomez.

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Feb 2nd 2019, 2:28 PM

# Bad news

Taoiseach won't accept Brexit border promises that 'it will be alright on the night'

A European Commission spokesman said today that it’s “pretty obvious” that a no-deal Brexit would lead to a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland.

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Jan 22nd 2019, 2:32 PM

# staying positive

Solskjaer confident over Sanchez fitness ahead of Tottenham clash

The Chile international went off with a hamstring problem during Manchester United’s FA Cup win over Reading.

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Jan 5th 2019, 4:13 PM

# Bad news

World's first recorded case of treatment-resistant super-gonorrhoea diagnosed in UK

Drugs that are normally effective at treating the disease didn’t work for this man.

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Mar 28th 2018, 9:16 PM

# DEVASTATING

Bad news for Robbie Brady as he's set for long spell out with serious knee injury

Burnley confirmed the news this morning.

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Dec 6th 2017, 11:40 AM

# NO SECRETS

How should I talk to my three-year-old son about 'bad people'?

We want our kids to stay innocent – but we also want to prepare them. Where is the right balance, asks Chrissie Russell.

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Oct 25th 2017, 5:01 PM

# Bad news

Shane Duffy out of Ireland's crucial World Cup qualifier with Wales

The Brighton defender fractured his metatarsal over the weekend.

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Mar 6th 2017, 9:53 AM

# Bad news

Hammer blow for Ireland as captain Briggs ruled out of Six Nations

The fullback has been sidelined with a hamstring problem.

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Feb 16th 2017, 6:25 PM

# Bad news

Dallas Cowboys star Randy Gregory loses suspension appeal and will miss NFL playoffs

Gregory will miss the Cowboys’ playoff run due to multiple violations of the NFL’s substance-abuse policy.

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Jan 5th 2017, 11:25 PM

# Bad news

Blow for Liverpool as new goalkeeper to miss start of the season after breaking his hand

German stopper Loris Karius will be out for six to ten weeks as a result of the injury picked up in a friendly against Chelsea.

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Jul 30th 2016, 2:34 PM

# Bad news

Kevin Doyle: I found out who was in the Euro 2016 squad by watching the news

The Ireland striker admits the squad announcement could have been handled better by Martin O’Neill.

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Jun 5th 2016, 2:41 PM

# Bad news

Ireland captain Keane a doubt for Euro 2016 after picking up injury in training

The veteran striker won’t play at Turner’s Cross tomorrow night and faces a race to be fit after receiving an injection to his calf.

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May 30th 2016, 7:33 PM

# Injury Woes

Richie Hogan set to miss Kilkenny's Leinster opener due to injury

Cats wait anxiously for further news on 2014 Hurler of the Year.

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May 25th 2016, 2:42 PM

# this means trouble

Teachers set to strike before general election

The TUI is taking issue with low pay for teachers and lack of employment security.

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Jan 15th 2016, 2:57 PM

# Well Wishes

Newcastle legend fighting for his life after heart attack

Pavel Srnicek is in an induced coma after he suffered a cardiac arrest while jogging.

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Dec 21st 2015, 2:26 PM

# TV Wars

BBC drop a bombshell by giving up its Open coverage to Sky Sports a year early

The broadcaster is looking to save money.

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Sep 30th 2015, 9:34 AM

# bad news (sorry)

Heavy rain causes flooding across the country

There is an orange rainfall warning in Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary.

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Sep 11th 2015, 10:42 PM

# Bad news

The World Cup 2018 qualifiers are already looking bleak for Ireland

The Boys in Green are expected to be in the same pot as Faroe Islands.

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Jun 16th 2015, 1:59 PM

# Bad news

Bread company Irish Pride has gone into receivership

The company employs 340 people.

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Jun 12th 2015, 12:54 PM

# GAA

Galway footballer Shane Walsh to miss Mayo game after breaking hand

The Tribesmen are in action next week.

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Jun 6th 2015, 12:49 PM

# Bad news

170 jobs at risk as UPC moves roles to Philippines

Facilities in Dublin, Limerick, Galway, Cork and Waterford will be affected.

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Feb 19th 2015, 8:18 PM

# Pastures new

Bad news for Aiden McGeady? Everton sign Aaron Lennon on loan

The 27-year-old played 267 times for Spurs after arriving from Leeds for £1 million.

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Feb 3rd 2015, 12:11 AM

# Bad news

Staff at the Metro Herald are having a bit of fun on its last day

Thirteen staff will be made redundant as the paper closes.

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Dec 19th 2014, 7:18 AM

# Bad news

'He can do everything except change direction and run flat out' - Matt O'Connor on Fitzgerald

Despite that ominous prognosis, O’Connor thinks the back could be available for Harlequins next weekend.

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Nov 28th 2014, 2:37 PM

# Bad news

Ireland and Schmidt dealt blow as Rory Best is ruled out of Boks clash

The 32-year-old hooker has succumbed to the calf injury that has hindered his training all week.

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Nov 5th 2014, 3:00 PM

# Bad news

There's been a sharp dip in consumer confidence and water charges might be to blame

The 8-year high in consumer sentiment recorded in September didn’t last long.

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Nov 4th 2014, 12:50 PM

# Bad news

Cian Healy set for up to five months out after hamstring surgery

The Leinster and Ireland prop underwent hamstring surgery today.

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Sep 26th 2014, 10:16 PM

# Bad news

Healy set to miss European games after 'significant' hamstring injury

The prop is facing a long layoff but the prognosis is better for Jack McGrath and Sean O’Brien.

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Sep 25th 2014, 1:50 PM

# Bad news

Munster hooker Sherry set for six more months on the sidelines

Keith Earls, Luke O’Dea, Damien Varley and Gerhard van den Heever are also injured.

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Aug 19th 2014, 3:00 PM

# Bad News Broadcast

You're fired: Argentine politician lays off 170 civil servants through YouTube

It was an efficient, but particularly heartless way to break the news.

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Jan 29th 2014, 7:08 PM

# Mixed Fortunes

Good news (and bad) for coalition as opinion polls give contrasting takes

The ‘state of the parties’ is a little unclear this weekend…

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Jan 25th 2014, 9:12 PM