03/12/2018

Other News In Brief

NI Drawn With Holland And Germany In Euro Qualifiers

Northern Ireland have been dealt a tough hand in the UEFA European Championship qualifiers.

Michael O'Neill's side were placed alongside Holland and Germany, as well as Estonia and Belarus in the draw that took place in Dublin on Sunday 02 December.

The team's opening four games will be against the two lower ranked nations in March and June 2019, with some hoping that Northern Ireland can secure some early points before facing Germany in September.

The Republic of Ireland were initially in Group C, but cannot compete in that draw, due to there being too many host countries in one group.

They will now play in Group D alongside Switzerland, Denmark, Georgia and Gibraltar.

Northern Ireland lost to Germany in the 2018 World Cup qualifier, as well as in the 2016 Euros.

Holland last faced Northern Ireland in June 2012 and won 6-0.

Belfast's St George's Market Introduces Quiet Hour To Help Autistic Shoppers

St George's Market is set to introduce a Quiet Hour to help shoppers with autism make the most of their experience at the May Street stalls.

It will operate for an hour every Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning, when there will be no music played and noise will be kept to a minimum to ease the experience for those with the disorder.

The initiative is available to anyone who may benefit from a calmer and quieter shopping experience, along with their families.

Belfast City Council announced the news and said it will run from 9am-10am on Fridays and Saturdays and 10am-11am on Sundays.

Kyle Minogue Concert Goers Compensated With Drinks

Kylie Minogue fans can benefit from free drinks as compensation for having to wait for her rescheduled shows.

The Australian singer announced that anyone with a ticket to her Belfast or Dublin gigs will get free entry to the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, as well as a pint of the black stuff.

Kylie had to postpone her concerts in both cities in October, while she recovered from a throat infection.

The Dublin show is set to go ahead on Monday 03 December, while Wednesday 05 will see her perform at Belfast's SSE Arena.



(JG)

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