Louth job losses as Argos to close all stores across Republic

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Dundalk will lose its Argos store at the end of June, in the shock move to close all outlets in the Republic. “Argos operates a bespoke model in the Republic of Ireland that is significantly different to its wider UK operation and the announcement only relates to Argos stores in the Republic of Ireland. Argos stores will remain open to customers in the Republic of Ireland until 24th June 2023. To further support colleagues, Argos has also committed to a programme of wider support over the coming months”. The aftersales, returns, refunds and exchanges policy will continue to apply until Argos stores close.
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Lay of the Land: An anniversary reminds us to be careful what we wish for

You can’t always get what you want, so the Rolling Stones sang, especially when you combine that truism with the ones about good intentions. The Catholic blue bloods who kicked it off never reckoned on their poor relations seeing red and staging a full-blown revolution. Their appetite for revenge against the Protestant settlers was shared by Gaelic families who had lost their lands in previous plantations. MacMahon must have confided in O’Connolly, who told one of the Lords Justice, for MacMahon was taken into custody. ClarificationThe Lay of the Land column last week contained information in relation to the mortality and injury rates of greyhounds in Ireland.

3 months ago Independent.ie

Clinical Leicester put first four shots away to earn thumping win at Wolves

Leicester’s James Maddison celebrates his goal in the win at Wolves (Nick Potts/PA)Clinical Leicester ran riot to climb out of the drop zone and plunge Wolves into turmoil as Molineux threatened to turn toxic. Youri Tielemans’ brilliant opener set the Foxes on the way to a rampant 4-0 win and their first away victory of the season. Harvey Barnes, James Maddison and Jamie Vardy also struck as the Foxes scored with their first four shots. Little went right for the hosts in the first half even if they were on the offensive early and Diego Costa, looking for his first Wolves goal, had a shot deflected over. Daniel Podence and Joao Moutinho also fired wide but Wolves found themselves 2-0 down inside 20 minutes.

3 months ago Independent.ie

Good times to roll again at Rivervalley Rangers

founded in 1981, Rivervalley Rangers FC has been a mainstay on the Fingal soccer scene ever since and last year it celebrated its 40th anniversary. But it wasn’t long before the ever-growing schoolboy section became the primary focus of the club. Part of the driving force behind this move is newly appointed committee member David O’Connor who says the club should restart their female teams. Having seen girls in Swords Manor and Swords Celtic kits in the area, O’Connor feels that Rivervalley should be catering for the female population too. He now plays with the Rivervalley senior side in the Leinster Senior League, opting to give back to the club who started it all for him.

3 months ago Independent.ie

Shamrock Rovers edge towards third title in a row with impressive Dublin Derby win over St Pat’s

When St Patrick’s Athletic took the lead inside five minutes at Tallaght Stadium, the feelings of anxiety in the stands were palpable. And for a brief period, it seemed like the Shamrock Rovers players were afflicted by that tension. They regrouped to deliver a performance which puts one hand on the league trophy they wish to keep in their possession. If Derry do the business there, Rovers know that a point from the top-two meeting back here in Dublin 24 next week will be sufficient. For St Patrick’s Athletic, chasing down third place and guaranteed European football, this evening will be remembered for other reasons.

3 months ago Independent.ie

Meet the opposition – all you need to know about the teams Ireland will face down under at the World Cup

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3 months ago Independent.ie

Sky Sports’ nine-year TV deal with GAA comes to an end

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3 months ago Independent.ie

She was burnt alive by her boyfriend - then Judy Malinowski testified at her own murder trial

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