# Green Light

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December 2022

# liv and let liv

Players involved in LIV Golf will not be barred from Masters

Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia and Bubba Watson are among the top players to have joined LIV.

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Dec 20th 2022, 3:56 PM

Last year

2022

# Green Light

AIB cleared to acquire €4.2 billion Ulster Bank loan porfolio

Ulster Bank is set to withdraw all of its banking services from Ireland.

18.4k

Apr 28th 2022, 9:47 PM

# Green Light

EU clears Moderna vaccine for young children and Pfizer boosters for over-12s

The Moderna vaccine for younger children will be a half-dose of what is given to older teenagers and adults.

8.6k

Mar 3rd 2022, 2:48 PM

# Green Light

All-Ireland football championship to be revamped in 2023 as Green Proposal passes Congress

GAA approves plan to introduce tiered championship and round-robin format from 2023.

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Feb 26th 2022, 12:20 PM

# Green Light

Russian skater Valieva cleared to continue at Olympics despite doping

The Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected a number of appeals to have the 15-year-old’s suspension reinstated.

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Feb 14th 2022, 8:01 AM

# key dates

At a glance: The vast majority of Covid measures lift from 6am – here's what you need to know

All the key points and dates you need to know.

From tomorrow, visiting rules will be scrapped and any number of households will be allowed to gather.

Bars, restaurants and nightclubs will be allowed to operate normal trading times without Covid passes, masks for customers or social distancing.

The phased return to the workplace will begin on Monday.

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Jan 21st 2022, 6:58 PM

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# New Year's Day

Carty a doubt as Connacht and Munster push on with prep for inter-pro

Both provinces have high player availability but will undergo further testing later this week.

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Dec 28th 2021, 1:55 PM

# perplexed

With just 9 senior outfield players to choose from, Benitez left stunned as Everton game gets green light

The manager revealed five members of his squad tested positive following a 1-1 draw at Chelsea.

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Dec 23rd 2021, 8:00 PM

# Green Light

Rangnick granted work permit to take charge of Man United

The 63-year-old’s first game at the helm will be at home to Crystal Palace on Sunday.

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Dec 2nd 2021, 1:12 PM

# Green Light

Munster have been given the go-ahead to fly home from South Africa

Two members of the touring party will have to remain in Cape Town.

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Nov 29th 2021, 2:10 PM

# holy cross college

Controversial development of 1,600 rental units in Drumcondra granted approval

The development has been the focus of significant public opposition, including from Dublin City Council.

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Nov 8th 2021, 3:41 PM

# Boost

'We've got to be thankful to the English FA, clubs and managers that gave the players the green light'

Jim Crawford was relieved after the majority of the Irish U21 squad were permitted to travel to Montenegro.

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Oct 11th 2021, 12:50 PM

# new owners

Amnesty voices 'sportswashing' fears over Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle

The controversial takeover bid previously hit the rocks last year after an outcry from Qatar-based beIN Sports.

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Updated Oct 7th 2021, 6:31 PM

# Kevin Street

Green light for €475 million DIT Kevin Street redevelopment plan

DCC granted planning permission for the scheme last year but the decision was appealed.

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Sep 1st 2021, 6:37 PM

# Green Light

Basketball's '21/22 National League season to finally begin in October

Senior Super League and Division One clubs will be allowed to resume collective training from this day next week, 23 August.

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Aug 16th 2021, 2:20 PM

# Green Light

What's happening with public transport in your county right now? Here's a rundown

From greenways to bus shelters, here are some of the key transport projects underway in each county.

We spoke to city and county councils around Ireland to find the latest details on transport infrastructure.

From greenways to bus shelters, here are some of the key transport projects underway in each county.

25.1k

Aug 5th 2021, 9:30 PM

# Green Light

Confirmation of planning permission a 'momentous' milestone for Casement Park redevelopment project

Construction is set to commence in the first half of 2022.

7.6k

Jul 28th 2021, 8:29 PM

# Green Light

GAA confirm crowds of 500 permitted at National League games in Northern Ireland

The development only applies to games which take place in the Six Counties.

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Updated May 25th 2021, 9:30 PM

# Green Light

Almost 40% favour legalising cannabis for recreational use, over 90% in favour of medicinal use

New polling by Red C on behalf of The Journal shines a light on the nation’s views on legalising cannabis.

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May 17th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Green Light

Highly-rated Sevilla midfielder Ryan Johansson wins long battle to represent Ireland

The former Bayern Munich midfielder has won a lengthy battle with Fifa.

78.5k

May 12th 2021, 10:02 AM

# Return to Play

Outdoor team sports training can resume on 10 May and matches without spectators from 7 June

Gyms, swimming pools and leisure centres will also be able to reopen their doors on 7 June,

16.7k

Updated Apr 29th 2021, 6:23 PM

# Green Light

Uefa to allow expanded squads of 26 at Euros this summer

England manager Gareth Southgate looks to be among those that would benefit most from the changes.

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Apr 27th 2021, 2:31 PM

# Green Light

France v Scotland Six Nations match to be played as scheduled this weekend

Tournament organisers ‘continue to monitor the situation very closely’ ahead of Sunday’s game.

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Updated Feb 24th 2021, 1:22 PM

# Green Light

No place for Shamrock Rovers II, Treaty United confirmed as new entry to League of Ireland

10 teams have been confirmed to compete in the First Division in 2021.

7.8k

Feb 20th 2021, 9:04 PM

# Green Light

Eamon Ryan u-turns over Limerick road project, says it will be delivered 'without delay'

Minister Eamon Ryan was accused of acting “in clear breach” of the Programme for Government last week by FF Willie O’Dea.

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Feb 10th 2021, 4:44 PM

# Green Light

EU medicines agency approves Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine for everyone over 18

The EMA’s AstraZeneca decision has been the subject of intense speculation.

Vaccine touted as 'game-changer' due to relative ease of transport and storage

EMA notes it cannot estimate efficacy for over 55s

AstraZeneca dispute with EU sees contract published

Ireland due to receive over 280,000 doses in next two months

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Updated Jan 29th 2021, 4:05 PM

# Green Light

French government gives Six Nations the go-ahead

The France national team will be given a quarantine exemption for the competition, though the decision is being kept under review.

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Jan 28th 2021, 11:12 PM

# Green Light

10 days out from Six Nations, organisers still await final decision from France

French authorities have expressed concerns over the ‘UK strain’ of Covid-19.

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Jan 27th 2021, 5:00 PM

# Brexit

'Extremely small' number of consignments refused at Dublin Port for having incorrect documents

Four vans looking to travel to the UK had issues yesterday at Dublin Port.

14.9k

Jan 4th 2021, 4:13 PM

# Green Light

Man United gets go-ahead to trial 'safe-standing' at Old Trafford

1,500 barrier seats will be installed at the Premier League club’s ground early next year.

6.2k

Dec 4th 2020, 5:23 PM

# Green Light

'It's a massive sense of safety for each player' - Hurling stars back GAA championship start

Tony Kelly and Cian Lynch are happy to see Sunday’s Munster hurling clash set to go ahead.

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Updated Oct 20th 2020, 3:05 PM

# Testing

Green light! Irish rugby gets the all-clear to return this weekend

The latest round of Covid-19 testing in the provinces returned zero positive tests.

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Aug 20th 2020, 6:14 PM

# Green Light

Good news in athletics circles as national championships to proceed as planned behind closed doors

The 148th consecutive edition of the championships kicks off at Santry’s Morton Stadium on Saturday.

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Aug 19th 2020, 10:12 AM

# Green Light

Carlow GAA club cleared to return to play following player's positive Covid test

An Old Leighlin GAA player had tested positive but further tests within the club have now come back negative.

3.3k

Jul 20th 2020, 12:27 PM

# Green Light

FAI board approves format for League of Ireland restart on 31 July

Some Premier Division clubs were against the relegation plans in particular.

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Jul 2nd 2020, 8:42 PM

# Green Light

'Excited' about knockout football championship and fears over future of family-run pub during lockdown

Kevin Cassidy talks about the exciting battles that await in the GAA season, and life in lockdown.

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Updated Jun 28th 2020, 7:44 PM

# rugby returns

Ulster and Connacht Coronavirus-free as provinces set for full return

Leinster and Munster delivered zero positives after testing last week.

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Jun 27th 2020, 1:35 PM

# Green Light

Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Green Party parliamentary members endorse programme for government

The Green Party have voted in favour of the proposed programme for government but there have been four abstentions.

18.2k

Jun 15th 2020, 11:16 PM

# Green Light

Austria to stage Formula 1 season opener in July

The race will take place without spectators.

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May 30th 2020, 2:32 PM

# SOS

US judge rules that salvage firm can recover Titanic’s telegraph machine which sent distress signals

The Titanic sank in 1912 after colliding with an iceberg.

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May 19th 2020, 9:45 PM