TWO young men have died in a single-vehicle collision in Co. Mayo in the early hours of this morning. The tragedy comes a week after seven people died in four separate collisions on Ireland's roads on one day. Figures released by gardaí on Friday showed that for the year until February 27, there were 25 deaths on Ireland's roads, up from 22 on the same period last year. Three … [Read more...] about More tragedy on Ireland’s roads as two young men die in Co. Mayo collision
Premier League side Everton teases Ireland range to mark St Patrick’s Day
PREMIER LEAGUE side Everton has teased the launch of a new Irish-themed range to mark St Patrick's Day. The limited-edition range, produced with sports merchandise company Fanatics, will celebrate the Merseyside club's links with the Emerald Isle. It follows the release last year of a St Patrick's Day collection, which the club said paid tribute to its deep-rooted Irish … [Read more...] about Premier League side Everton teases Ireland range to mark St Patrick’s Day
New music wall at Dublin Airport celebrates iconic Irish artists
A NEW music wall has been unveiled at Dublin Airport celebrating some of Ireland's most iconic artists. The wall, located in the arrivals corridor of Pier 2 in Terminal 1, features 11 acts including U2, Thin Lizzy, The Cranberries, Christy Moore and Sinéad O'Connor. The interactive installation, which was officially unveiled this week by Dublin rockers Coronas, also includes … [Read more...] about New music wall at Dublin Airport celebrates iconic Irish artists
Irish Government will offer State apology to survivors of thalidomide drug
SURVIVORS of the thalidomide drug in Ireland are set to be offered a State apology from the Irish Government. Members of the Irish Thalidomide Association (ITA) met with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris at government buildings in Dublin last night. There are an estimated 40 survivors of the thalidomide drug in Ireland. Developed in the 1950s, the drug was used … [Read more...] about Irish Government will offer State apology to survivors of thalidomide drug
Every school in Northern Ireland now fitted with life-saving defibrillator
EVERY school in Northern Ireland has now been fitted with a defibrillator following the rollout of hundreds of the life-saving machines. First announced in November 2024, the initiative to instal Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) across the nation has seen 476 defibrillators delivered to schools. The completion of the scheme was announced this week, meaning that all … [Read more...] about Every school in Northern Ireland now fitted with life-saving defibrillator