A GROUP of professional Irish women who live and work in Britain have flown to Co. Mayo this week to tackle the mighty Croagh Patrick. Members of the Women of Irish Heritage (WIH) professional network in the North of England will climb the mountain in Westport, which is known locally as ‘the Reek’, during their four-day Peak the Reek trip. They arrived in Ireland on September … [Read more...] about Irish businesswomen based in Britain fly to Mayo to scale Croagh Patrick
Taoiseach invites Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to make ‘historic’ visit to Ireland
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has invited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to make an historic visit to Ireland next year. The state leaders enjoyed a bilateral meeting in Ottawa yesterday, during which Mr Martin extended the formal invite. “I was very pleased to have a very positive and constructive meeting with Prime Minister Carney,” the Taoiseach said last night. “We … [Read more...] about Taoiseach invites Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to make ‘historic’ visit to Ireland
Man dies in hospital following collision in Co. Down
A MAN who was involved in a collision in Co. Down over a week ago has died in hospital. Caoimhin Teggart died on September 22 from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle collision on the Ballydugan Road on September 15. Caoimhin Teggart died in hospital after being seriously injured in a collision on the Ballydugan Road in Co. Down (Pic: PSNI) The 28-year-old, from Kilkeel, is the … [Read more...] about Man dies in hospital following collision in Co. Down
‘We have won’: Terror charge against Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh thrown out of court
A TERRORISM charge against Kneecap band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh has been thrown out of court at a hearing in London this morning. The 27-year-old rapper, who performs in the Irish language hip hop group under the name Mo Chara, was met with the usual throngs of supporters as well as journalists and photographers as he arrived at Woolwich Crown Court for today’s 10am … [Read more...] about ‘We have won’: Terror charge against Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh thrown out of court
Former US President Barack Obama receives Freedom of City of Dublin
BARACK OBAMA has been awarded the Freedom of the City of Dublin following a ceremony in the Irish capital. The former US President received the honour from the Lord Mayor of Dublin Councillor Ray McAdam at an event held at the Shelbourne Hotel yesterday afternoon. President Obama was awarded the freedom by Dublin City Council in 2017 but only formally received it yesterday, … [Read more...] about Former US President Barack Obama receives Freedom of City of Dublin