A NEW research project will launch next month to discover the cause of the contamination of Lough Neagh. The lake is the largest in Ireland and the UK, but it is heavily polluted and concerns for its future have been raised since the appearance of toxic blue-green algae in the water. The blooms, which pose a risk to humans and animals, have appeared in the lake since 2023, and … [Read more...] about New research project will investigate cause of Lough Neagh contamination
IN PICTURES: President Catherine Connolly on three-day visit to Northern Ireland
PRESIDENT Catherine Connolly is undertaking a three-day visit to Northern Ireland. It marks the first official visit to the region of her presidency, which she took up in November 2025. It also sees her fulfil a pledge made during her inauguration to make Northern Ireland her first formal destination in the role. Ms Connolly arrived in the North yesterday, where she began a … [Read more...] about IN PICTURES: President Catherine Connolly on three-day visit to Northern Ireland
Luton women honoured at annual St Brigid’s Day celebration
INSPIRING Irish women living in Luton were honoured at the town’s recent St Brigid’s Day celebrations. The Luton Irish Forum held its tenth annual St Brigid’s Afternoon Tea last week, where more than 250 ladies came together for the event themed ‘Irish Women Come to Luton’. They were joined by a host of special guests too, including Mayor of Luton Amy Nicholls and local MPs … [Read more...] about Luton women honoured at annual St Brigid’s Day celebration
‘A humble visionary’: Irish architect wins prestigious RIBA gold medal
AN Irish architect has been awarded one of the highest industry accolades in honour of his lifetime of work in the field. Níall McLaughlin has been confirmed as the recipient of a RIBA Gold Medal for Architecture for 2026. “One of the world’s highest honours in the field, the medal – bestowed on behalf of His Majesty the King – recognises Níall’s resounding impact spanning … [Read more...] about ‘A humble visionary’: Irish architect wins prestigious RIBA gold medal
PSNI officer breached code of ethics by telling arrested man he punched ‘like a f****** woman’
AN INVESTIGATION by the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (PONI) found evidence that a PSNI officer breached the code of ethics after he told an arrested man he punched 'like a f****** woman'. The incident was captured on the officer's Body Worn Video (BWV), which also recorded the officer calling the man a 'f****** scumbag' and showed he failed to caution the man during … [Read more...] about PSNI officer breached code of ethics by telling arrested man he punched ‘like a f****** woman’