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The Irish Open prize money will increase to €5 million from 2022
Meanwhile the Scottish Open and two US events will be co-sanctioned by the US PGA and European Tours next season.
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Aug 3rd 2021, 8:36 PM
Cabinet approves increase in pay for judges and party whips
Ministers have approved a legal order today to increase judges’ pay by 2%, which has applied from October.
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Dec 8th 2020, 2:42 PM
Micheál Martin to be paid more as Taoiseach than Varadkar was after 'pay cut'
Martin will be paid almost €1,500 more than Varadkar was in the last government, despite a 10% cut to the official level of pay.
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Jul 28th 2020, 11:36 AM
IRFU promise to invest €27 million land sale fee into grassroots rugby
The union has sold a 92-acre site in the Newlands Cross area of Dublin.
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Nov 12th 2018, 12:31 PM
Aaron Rodgers is not happy with his team and it could affect how all quarterbacks are paid
The QB is ‘frustrated’ and ‘emotional’ about how decisions are being made without consulting him.
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Apr 18th 2018, 8:41 AM
The last big name in NFL free agency is moving to LA
Ndamukong Suh, who was released by the Miami Dolphins is reportedly set to earn $14 million with the Rams
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Mar 27th 2018, 9:47 AM
11 tweets about January that are far too real right now
The neverending month.
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Jan 22nd 2018, 9:00 PM
Protesters hurl cans of Pepsi at police during US May Day riots
There were violent scenes in many US states.
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May 2nd 2017, 11:11 AM
14 pictures that sum up being broke at the end of the month
We’re all in this together.
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May 23rd 2016, 12:53 PM
Scott increases heat on McIlroy ahead of milestone year for 'the King's' elite event
The Australian is heading into this week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational on the back of two wins and a second-place finish.
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Mar 16th 2016, 3:38 PM
Breakdown of €475,500 prize money for League of Ireland clubs revealed
The FAI has released a statement detailing just how much each team is in line to earn this season.
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Mar 3rd 2016, 12:41 PM
Top-10 finish for Paul Dunne as his title hopes fade on final day
The Greystones man pocketed a cheque for more than €20,000 for his ninth-place finish in South Africa.
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Jan 17th 2016, 6:22 PM
The IFA's top official could be walking away with a €2 million nest egg
Pat Smith stood down last week over controversy about his pay packet.
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Nov 25th 2015, 4:23 PM
Conor McGregor made more than €45,000 per minute on Saturday night
Unsurprisingly, he and Chad Mendes earned quite a few bob at UFC 189.
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Jul 13th 2015, 6:16 PM
Are RTÉ presenters taking too big a bite out of TV licence fees?
The government’s communications chief was quizzed on the broadcaster’s salaries today.
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May 7th 2015, 1:26 PM
Aer Lingus bosses will share in millions if a sale goes ahead
There’s some big money riding on the IAG buyout offer.
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Apr 10th 2015, 5:09 PM
The 8 emotions of the first payday after Christmas
We’ve been waiting, such a long time….
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Jan 30th 2015, 1:06 PM
Former Waterford Crystal workers unanimously vote in favour of €178m pension deal
The factory in Waterford closed in 2009.
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Dec 13th 2014, 7:55 PM
€178m pension deal agreed for Waterford Crystal workers
The workers took on the case when they were laid off from the company in 2009.
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Dec 9th 2014, 1:41 PM
Hend wins Hong Kong Open, as Ireland's Kevin Phelan finishes third
The Australian beat Angelo Que in a playoff to win the $1.3 million prize.
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Oct 19th 2014, 11:21 AM
John O'Shea's dream week just keeps getting better and better
Sheasy gonna get paid!
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Oct 16th 2014, 4:07 PM
FedEx Cup: What does Rory McIlroy need to pocket a $10 million bonus this weekend?
All eyes are on Atlanta where the Tour Championship tees off later today.
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Sep 11th 2014, 8:30 AM
Delayed wage payments should be in accounts by end of day
Bank of Ireland said many payments have already been processed and apologised for the delay.
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Aug 28th 2014, 9:02 AM
Delay in wage payments to Ulster Bank customers
A number of customers said they had not been paid this morning but the issue has now been resolved.
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Aug 26th 2014, 11:02 AM
Cha-ching! Barca promise Messi new deal to take him past Ronaldo as world's best paid player
“We will have Leo Messi at Barcelona for many years to come,” insists club president Bartomeu.
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Mar 25th 2014, 11:53 AM
Liverpool and Suarez net one lucky punter a massive £30,000
This NEVER happens to us.
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Dec 15th 2013, 7:45 PM
Paul McShane signs a new contract with Premier League Hull City
McShane, 27, has agreed a deal to stay at the KC Stadium until 2015.
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Jul 9th 2013, 10:11 AM
The Taoiseach, Ministers and every TD are having their pay cut today
As are the country’s 292,000 civil servants who are experiencing the first effects of the Haddington Road Agreement in their pay cheques today.
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Jul 4th 2013, 6:15 AM
World Series of Poker: Final 3 set to play for $8.5m crown
The final table of poker’s richest tournament will be settled in Las Vegas tonight.
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Oct 30th 2012, 10:39 AM
Skipper Kompany signs new six-year deal at Manchester City
The Belgian centre-half says he never dreamed of moving away from the Etihad Stadium.
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Jul 26th 2012, 11:45 AM
Occupy Finance: Sit-down protest against bondholder payout
Have you spotted other protests today against the payout of €1.25bn to Anglo Irish bondholders? Send your pics to us.
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Jan 25th 2012, 12:07 PM
Government to pay €1.25bn to Anglo bondholders today
The Taoiseach defended the payment in the Dáil yesterday as protests are set to take place in Dublin later today.
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Jan 25th 2012, 7:39 AM
A Spurs win tonight will net one lucky punter a £34k payday
How do we know? Because we are that punter… (yeah, right)
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Nov 21st 2011, 4:56 PM
Higher or lower: how does Michael D's new salary compare to other heads of state?
The new President of Ireland will be paid the reduced capped wage of just under €250,000 per annum – but for the size of our country, is that a good deal?
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Oct 29th 2011, 2:19 PM
Who are the most overpaid stars in the NBA?
Kobe earns a whopping $25m a season but is still only a number nine on the list. Who’s an even bigger waste of money?
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May 15th 2011, 12:15 PM
Show me the money! Guess who Ireland's best-paid athlete is...
ESPN have totted up the numbers for their money list. You might be surprised by the results.
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Apr 21st 2011, 11:15 AM
Pay intercounty bosses, insists Cork great Larry Tompkins
Former Rebel County manager says the country’s top coaches should be paid.
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Mar 23rd 2011, 1:27 PM
Payday a black day for many Irish workers
Enquiries to make contact with financial institutions and counselling services saw a hike as workers find a hole in their January pay packet.
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Jan 27th 2011, 7:41 PM
Donncha O'Callaghan staying put
Munster lock agrees three-year deal.
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Nov 12th 2010, 11:01 AM