Republic pupils opting out of Irish lessons to study foreign languages

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16 Jan, 2019 Republic pupils opting out of Irish lessons to study foreign languages Over 60% of pupils who get special exemptions from Irish lessons in the Republic are enrolling in other foreign language classes, it has been revealed. Latest News P.S.N.I. close N.I. street after collision The P.S.N.I. have closed a Northern Ireland street after a road traffic collision on Tuesday afternoon. Brexit: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says no-deal scenario not threat to peace process DUP MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has rejected assertions that a no-deal Brexit would pose a threat to the peace process in Northern Ireland. Brexit vote reaction: 'Parliament has acted in the best interests of the entire United Kingdom' Northern Ireland's political leaders have been reacting to the emphatic rejection of Theresa May's EU withdrawal deal. In pictures: Look inside this stunning property on Northern Ireland's north coast This contemporary detached home, built to a high specifications circa 2012 with Bison slab flooring and a pressurised water system, occupies superb elevated site with panoramic views across Portrush, Royal Portrush golf course, the Skerries, Donegal headlands and beyond. Sport Update World champion Jonathan Rea 'humbled' by Freedom of Borough honour Four-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea MBE says he was 'humbled' to receive the Honorary Freedom of the Borough of Antrim and Newtownabbey on Tuesday. Oxford United: Northern Ireland international Gavin Whyte issued warning over 'moment of madness' after social media video Northern Ireland international Gavin Whyte will today face a warning over "his future conduct" in the aftermath of video footage emerging over social media the club described as "unacceptable". Dungannon Swifts complete signing of James Ferrin Dungannon Swifts have completed the signing of defender James Ferrin from Glentoran. And finally... Farmer's son generated electricity and developed microwave oven technology Following the death last year of the world-renowned English theoretical physicist, cosmologist and author Stephen Hawking, a number of accounts of lesser-known local physicists were shared on Roamer's page. See all the day's news here

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