TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of one of Ireland’s best-known sports presenters Michael Lyster. Mr Lyster died yesterday morning (March 23) at the age of 71, it was confirmed in a statement by RTÉ. The popular presenter, who grew up in Barnaderg, Co. Galway, had worked at the Irish broadcaster for nearly 40 years. RTÉ broadcaster Michael Lyster pictured in 2008 … [Read more...] about Funeral confirmed following death of sports broadcaster Michael Lyster
€6.2m pledge to support Irish and Ulster Scots languages
THE Irish Government has confirmed funding of €6.2m for projects which support Irish and the Ulster Scots languages. Minister for Rural and Community and Gaeltacht Development, Dara Calleary confirmed the amount this week, which comes under the government’s Shared Island Initiative. “I am delighted to announce this significant capital funding today as part of the Government’s … [Read more...] about €6.2m pledge to support Irish and Ulster Scots languages
Body found following house fire at property where two people died last year
A BODY has been found at a property following a house fire in Co. Offaly. The fire is thought to have broken out at the house in Castleview Park in Edenderry at around 4am this morning. A fire broke out at the property in the early hours of this morning Last year two people died at the same property. Four-year-old Tadhg Farrell and his grand-aunt Mary Holt died after a petrol … [Read more...] about Body found following house fire at property where two people died last year
How a Jig and a Swig are boosting Irish dancing in Britain
IRISH dancing, long associated with competition stages and Riverdance tours, is finding a new audience in community halls and pubs across London. Better known for its discipline, it is increasingly being embraced as a lively, social way to bring people together. Few understand that shift better than Jessie Leach, founder of Jig and a Swig, a London-based Irish dancing … [Read more...] about How a Jig and a Swig are boosting Irish dancing in Britain
Arrest made after 5.5kg of cannabis seized in Dublin
A MAN has been arrested after more than five kilograms of cannabis were seized in Dublin. The drugs were found as part of an intelligence-led operation by Revenue officers. They seized 5.5kg of suspected cannabis with an estimated street value of €110k in Dublin city centre yesterday (March 23). “The joint operation was conducted by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime … [Read more...] about Arrest made after 5.5kg of cannabis seized in Dublin