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# Plan B

This year
2023
Jeffrey Donaldson slams Varadkar's 'unhelpful' comments on alternative to returning to Stormont
‘These are matters for the government of the United Kingdom,’ the DUP leader said today.
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Aug 17th 2023, 2:26 PM
Ireland's Euro 2024 qualifier against France moved to Parc des Princes due to Rugby World Cup
The Stade de France cannot be used because of the Rugby World Cup.
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May 11th 2023, 4:44 PM
Ireland's Euro 2024 qualifier against France moved to Parc des Princes
The Stade de France cannot be used because of the Rugby World Cup.
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May 11th 2023, 11:55 AM
Last year
2022
UFC and boxing legend Holly Holm becomes leading candidate to face Taylor at Croke Park
The former three-weight boxing world champion left the sport for MMA in 2013 in search of better opportunities, but may pivot back to face the Irish icon.
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May 24th 2022, 5:01 PM
Boris Johnson sticks with Plan B in bid to ‘ride out’ Omicron without lockdown
Mr Johnson said now is the time for the ‘utmost caution’ but argued the booster rollout has given substantial protection to the nation.
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Jan 4th 2022, 10:50 PM
Boris Johnson sticks with Plan B in bid to ‘ride out’ Omicron without lockdown
Johnson said now is the time for the ‘utmost caution’ but argued the booster rollout has given substantial protection to the nation.
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Jan 4th 2022, 5:46 PM
All time
Fans in England must show Covid pass or proof of negative test from today
The new measures will affect any sporting events with a crowd over 10,000.
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Dec 15th 2021, 11:27 AM
New restrictions announced in England in bid to tackle Omicron variant
Boris Johnson said it’s clear the new strain is ‘growing much faster’ than Delta.
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Dec 8th 2021, 6:36 PM
Tokyo Olympics will go ahead 'with or without Covid' - IOC
IOC vice president John Coates says these will be the “Games that conquered Covid.”
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Sep 7th 2020, 9:56 AM
New Zealand set to host centralised Rugby Championship for 2020
A radical revamp of Super Rugby is also under consideration.
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Jul 16th 2020, 7:59 AM
Western Force set to return as Australia plans for rugby restart in July
Sanzaar suspended Super Rugby in mid-March after the coronavirus pandemic closed international borders.
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May 12th 2020, 11:17 AM
League of Ireland clubs to consider proposal for games behind closed doors
Working document ‘offers a real platform for debate about a return to football’, says Niall Quinn.
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Apr 28th 2020, 4:26 PM
Anger and frustration entirely fair as World Rugby's greatest fear realised
Supporters, players, and coaches are entitled to be deeply disappointed with the cancellations.
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Oct 10th 2019, 6:30 PM
'It's ridiculous that there was no Plan B' - Italy's Parisse slams World Rugby
The Italians’ World Cup clash with the All Blacks has been cancelled.
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Oct 10th 2019, 11:29 AM
Theresa May rules out second Brexit referendum in Plan B speech
May said she will hold further talks on the backstop.
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Jan 21st 2019, 3:58 PM
Bilateral deal between the UK and Ireland ruled out
Theresa May is due to set out her next steps on trying to salvage her Brexit plans to the House of Commons today.
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Jan 21st 2019, 2:15 PM
Last night's Catastrophe featured the most Irish financial solution ever
We’ve all been there.
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Mar 15th 2017, 8:21 AM
What are Ireland's alternative options if Jon Walters isn't deemed fit to start against Sweden?
The current Player of the Year is touch-and-go to be ready for Monday’s Euro 2016 Group E encounter.
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Jun 11th 2016, 7:30 AM
Rooney hoping to emulate Scholes in United midfield
The England skipper played in midfield during recent wins over Everton and Crystal Palace.
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Apr 25th 2016, 8:22 AM
Here's what you should know about Conor McGregor's new opponent
It’s McGregor versus Mendes on 11 July.
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Jul 1st 2015, 9:00 AM
Ireland is now really thinking about what happens if Greece leaves the eurozone
The government has confirmed talks with the Central Bank and the NTMA about the implications of Greece exiting the eurozone.
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Jun 19th 2015, 2:25 PM
Whatever the referendum result - there'll be one clear winner ... Bees
Yes. Bees.
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May 22nd 2015, 7:00 PM
Irish women can now buy the most effective morning-after pill without a prescription
EllaOne can be taken up to five days after unprotected sex.
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May 1st 2015, 6:04 AM
Spurs' Europa League game was thrown into disarray after three first half pitch invasions
You would think the stewards would get wise after the second incursion.
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Nov 27th 2014, 9:09 PM
'Conor Murray can handle out-half pressure if Munster come calling' - James Hart
The Grenoble scrum-half knows a thing or two about facing the Top 14′s best following his breakthrough season with Grenoble.
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Apr 23rd 2014, 5:49 PM
Jackson favourite to start against All Blacks after Sexton's hamstring blow
Ian Madigan came on for his former Leinster teammate last night but may have to settle for a bench role again.
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Nov 17th 2013, 8:10 AM
No ticket for the All-Ireland final? Watch it on the big screen instead
It’s not Croke Park but if you haven’t got a ticket, it might be the next best thing…
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Sep 19th 2013, 4:30 PM
UPDATE: Cyprus to create ‘solidarity fund’
The country’s president said a decision must be made today. Meanwhile, the Finance Minister remains in Russia for negotiations.
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Mar 21st 2013, 12:55 PM
Cyprus president demands bailout decision on Thursday
Earlier today the European Commission said it is up to the Cypriot government now to present an alternative scenario for the bailout.
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Mar 20th 2013, 9:46 PM
WHO? Never heard of them! Mercury Music Prize cheat sheet
You’ll be cranking up the Plan B, Field Music and Django Django at that party/family dinner this weekend.
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Nov 1st 2012, 12:57 PM
England boss Hodgson plans change of approach
The ex-West Brom manager believes the side “must maintain possession better”.
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Sep 26th 2012, 2:03 PM
Campaign group proposes €15bn stimulus to 'bust myth that austerity works'
Claiming our Future says its plan works within the bailout agreement but has admitted its proposals are not fully-formed as yet.
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Jun 26th 2012, 11:52 AM
Aviva to hike cost of most popular health plan
The health insurer will increase its premiums for the second time this year, with its Level 2 plan now costing over €1,000.
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Jul 29th 2011, 11:01 AM
EU leaders developing Plan B in case of Greek default
German finance minister says EU is preparing for the worst in case Greece fails to pass its austerity plan and can’t pay its bills next month.
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Jun 27th 2011, 12:06 PM
Fading Star? No snap decisions on possible Kauto retirement, says Nicholls
Follow The Plan took the big one at Punchestown yesterday. But is it the end for an old favourite?
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May 5th 2011, 12:33 PM