TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has pledged the Government’s support for those impacted by a fire which tore through a factory in Waterford over the weekend. Extensive damage was caused to the site of the Old Jute Factory in Tycor Business Centre when the fire took hold on the evening of Saturday, May 9. Fire brigades from Waterford City Fire Service, Tramore, Dunmore East, Portlaw … [Read more...] about Taoiseach pledges ‘support’ for those impacted by ‘terrible’ Waterford fire
‘Expect delays’ as ambulance workers across Ireland begin 24-hour strike
AMBULANCE workers across Ireland will go on strike for 24 hours from 8am this morning. The HSE has warned the public to expect delays as roughly 2,000 National Ambulance Service (NAS) workers, who are members of the SIPTU and UNITE unions, are expected to take part in today’s nationwide strike action. “The HSE has a contingency plan in place to prioritise patient safety and … [Read more...] about ‘Expect delays’ as ambulance workers across Ireland begin 24-hour strike
E-bike rider left with serious injuries following Tipperary collision
AN E-BIKE rider was seriously injured in a collision in Co. Tipperary. The woman, who is aged an her 40s, collided with a vehicle on the Fethard Road towards Killusty in Lisronagh at around 2am on May 9. She was left with serious, but non-life-threatening, injuries. The driver of the vehicle left the scene, gardai confirmed in a statement issued this week. The police force has … [Read more...] about E-bike rider left with serious injuries following Tipperary collision
Gloria Hunniford to receive major Irish Post award
Broadcasting legend to be honoured at star-studded ceremony in London GLORIA HUNNIFORD is to receive one of the Irish community's highest honours after being named recipient of The Irish Post Community Award, to be presented this November. The much-loved broadcaster will be celebrated at this year's Irish Post Awards ceremony, hosted by Ryan Tubridy, in recognition of a … [Read more...] about Gloria Hunniford to receive major Irish Post award
‘They all had names’: Belfast City Council unveils plaque at workhouse Famine grave where 10,000 were buried
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL has unveiled a plaque marking the spot of the city's last Famine grave, where more than 10,000 people were buried. The burial ground on Donegall Road marks the site where people from the former Belfast Workhouse were laid to rest. The workhouse was opened in 1841 and when cemeteries reached capacity, a space on the workhouse grounds was designated for … [Read more...] about ‘They all had names’: Belfast City Council unveils plaque at workhouse Famine grave where 10,000 were buried