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# u-turn - Tuesday 3 March, 2020
'I had itchy feet so when the opportunity came, I grabbed it with two hands. It feels like I never left'
Áine O’Gorman is in line to win her 101st Ireland cap after coming out of international retirement.
# u-turn - Saturday 30 November, 2019
BBC backs down in interview standoff with Boris Johnson in wake of terror attack
“We believe it is now in the public interest that the Prime Minister should be interviewed.”
# u-turn - Friday 22 November, 2019
Diego Maradona returns as coach of Argentine club two days after leaving
‘Achieving political unity in the club’ appears to be the reason behind the dramatic U-turn.
# u-turn - Wednesday 20 November, 2019
Prince Andrew 'steps back' from royal duties for the 'foreseeable future'
The announcement follows a widespread criticism following his interview with the BBC on his connections with Jeffrey Epstein.
# u-turn - Friday 28 June, 2019
Egypt do a U-turn and recall midfielder banned over sexual harassment claims
Amr Warda has also had his suspension reduced, meaning he will now be available to play in the knockout stages of the African Cup of Nations.
# u-turn - Tuesday 18 June, 2019
Bowyer signs new deal for Championship-bound Charlton one day after he was set to leave
The 42-year-old previously failed to reach an agreement with the Addicks about his future at the club.
# u-turn - Monday 15 April, 2019
Gatland's assistant Edwards pulls out of Wigan Warriors head coach role
‘This is not about money, this is about Wigan Warriors getting the best man for the job which, at the moment, I feel is not me.’
# u-turn - Thursday 28 March, 2019
Donald Trump rows back on decision to cut Special Olympics funding by $18m
“I’ve been to the Special Olympics, I think it’s incredible,” he told reporters.
# u-turn - Wednesday 27 March, 2019
Young Manchester City attacker turns back on England to declare for Germany
Lukas Nmecha, an England U21 international, played for Germany U21s in a win against England last night.
# u-turn - Tuesday 26 February, 2019
VAT on vitamins and supplements won't jump to 23% - at least until November
An increased rate on some food supplements was due to kick in on Friday.
# u-turn - Saturday 9 February, 2019
UK government terminates £13.8m contract with Seaborne Freight for no-deal Brexit ferries
It’s been reported that the contract was cancelled after an Irish company, Arklow Shipping, withdrew its backing.
# u-turn - Monday 31 December, 2018
Premier League's new chief executive changes her mind and turns down job
Dinnage was set to be the Premier League’s first female chief executive.
# u-turn - Friday 14 December, 2018
UFC strikes deal with BT Sport for Ireland and UK after pulling plug on Eleven Sports agreement
The new streaming service is reportedly facing closure after just four months.
# u-turn - Wednesday 17 October, 2018
Fulham's billionaire owner Khan withdraws £600m offer to buy Wembley Stadium
The Pakistani-American businessman will not be purchasing the home of England’s international football team after all.
# u-turn - Tuesday 4 September, 2018
Steve Bannon dropped from New Yorker Festival as famous people say they won't share the stage with him
The reversal of the decision was announced last night.
# u-turn - Saturday 25 August, 2018
Tesla to remain public after shareholders tell Elon Musk 'please don't do this'
Shares at the company fell by 20% this month.
# u-turn - Wednesday 20 June, 2018
Iran's largest football stadium to admit thousands of women for the first time since 1979
More than 10,000 tickets were expected to be put on sale for Wednesday’s screening.
# u-turn - Thursday 31 May, 2018
Chelsea perform u-turn and put plans to redevelop Stamford Bridge on hold
The club cite ‘unfavorable investment climate’ as the reason for their decision.
# u-turn - Friday 25 May, 2018
Springbok Steyn turns down move to relegated Brive to stay in Paris
The out-half has extended his contract with Stade Francais.
# u-turn - Wednesday 11 April, 2018
Eamon Dunphy says he was 'completely wrong' about Ronaldo
The former Irish international was a vocal critic of the star in the past.
# u-turn - Tuesday 27 March, 2018
McDaniels breaks silence on last-ditch decision to snub Colts and stay with Patriots
Josh McDaniels has apologised “to anyone who was affected in any way” by his last-ditch decision to reject the Indianapolis Colts.
# u-turn - Thursday 8 February, 2018
'My word is my bond: Agent drops Josh McDaniels after Colts coaching controversy
Bob LaMonte, who also represents Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard, ended his professional relationship with McDaniels.
# u-turn - Friday 20 October, 2017
Aer Lingus flight returns to Dublin after 'significant damage' to runway lights discovered
The flight was 15 minutes into its journey when the crew was contacted by air traffic controllers.
# u-turn - Monday 25 September, 2017
From The42 
Fifa scraps ban of poppies on football shirts
The organisation’s initial stance was based on a strict interpretation of its laws.
# u-turn - Thursday 31 August, 2017
Ross Barkley 'changes his mind' over £35 million Chelsea switch during medical
The England international was in London putting the finishing touches to his switch to the Premier League champions.
# u-turn - Wednesday 9 August, 2017
Isaac Makwala given permission to run solo time-trial after being denied entry
The Botswana runner was barred from Monday’s heats at the World Athletics Championships, having fallen victim to a norovirus outbreak.
# u-turn - Monday 17 July, 2017
'Players were saying they wanted a change. I felt it made no sense for me to stay as manager'
Pete McGrath has revealed player unrest was behind his surprising Fermanagh exit.
# u-turn - Friday 14 July, 2017
Fermanagh boss steps down one week after it was announced he's staying on
Pete McGrath has told the county board he will not take the reins for the 2018 season.
# u-turn - Sunday 21 May, 2017
With its ridesharing plans parked, Uber struggles to justify more Irish investment
But the company’s local head is still confident its flagship service will launch here.
# u-turn - Thursday 18 May, 2017
With its ridesharing plans parked, Uber struggles to justify more Irish investment
But the company’s local head is still confident its flagship service will launch here.
# u-turn - Tuesday 28 February, 2017
Apple is changing the iPhone's charging port again
The switch to a USB-C port would put the Apple product on par with others across the industry.
# u-turn - Monday 27 February, 2017
Mayo's footballers have found themselves an unlikely 'Angel of Hope'
Three weeks after writing off Mayo’s All-Ireland hopes, Pat Spillane appears to have changed his tune.
# u-turn - Wednesday 15 February, 2017
Trump says 'Palestinians need to get rid of hate' as he supports one-state solution in Israel conflict
International consensus has called for a two state future, but Trump has taken a different view.
# u-turn - Friday 10 February, 2017
Experts say Donald Trump has "come to his senses" after friendly phone call with China
The US President has reaffirmed his country’s ‘One China’ policy.
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Poll: Will you pay attention to the Seanad general election?
COUNTING IN THE Seanad general election will begin today despite the Covid-19 public health emergency.
Postal voting in the election closes today at 11am for the 43 seats on the five vocational panels and tomorrow at 11am for the six seats on the university panels.
There are 118 candidates seeking election to the vocational panels.
Counting of the votes begins this morning and is expected to continue until Friday 3 April.
So, today we want to know: Will you pay attention to the Seanad general election?
Poll Results:
No (3030)
Yes (1414)
I'm not sure / no opinion (153)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Opinion: Emergency Covid-19 legislation harks back to the Civil War, ‘the Emergency’ and the Troubles
By Conor Casey
Conor Casey of Trinity College says a challenge to the new legislation would be unlikely to succeed.
The Irish For: Kiltartanese and a passionate affair. The story of Galway's Lady Gregory
By Darach Ó Séaghdha - @TheIrishFor
Darach Ó Séaghdha follows the artistic path of one of Ireland’s most fascinating historical women.
Larry Donnelly: Kennedy vs Markey could be the last throw of the dice for the Irish American dynasty
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
The Kennedy vs Markey battle is the distraction from Covid-19 we all need, says Larry Donnelly.
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