TÁNAISTE Simon Harris and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have “reaffirmed” relations between Britain and Ireland ahead of St Patrick’s Day. The pair met in London yesterday while the Tánaiste is in the city for the St Patrick’s week celebrations. They “held a warm and constructive meeting” a spokesperson for Mr Harris’ department said. Tánaiste Simon Harris and Chancellor Rachel … [Read more...] about Tánaiste and Chancellor hold ‘constructive’ meeting in London
Local guide helps visitors follow in St Patrick’s footsteps
A LOCAL historian in Armagh is helping visitors retrace the footsteps of Ireland’s patron saint along a growing walking route that blends history, hiking and holy sites. Donna Fox is a tour guide based in the city who leads visitors along part of the St Patrick’s Way, an 82-mile trail stretching from Armagh to Downpatrick, where Saint Patrick is traditionally believed to be … [Read more...] about Local guide helps visitors follow in St Patrick’s footsteps
Minister attends Ukraine’s first formal St Patrick’s day reception
IRELAND’S Minister for EU Affairs has confirmed Ireland’s continued solidarity with Ukraine on St Patrick’s Day. Minister Thomas Byrne is in Kyiv this week where he took part in he first formal event held to mark St Patrick’s Day since an Irish Embassy was established in the city in 2021. “I very much wanted to be here today, in Kyiv, to mark this occasion with you,” Minister … [Read more...] about Minister attends Ukraine’s first formal St Patrick’s day reception
Oscar winners Jessie Buckley and Richard Baneham will ‘inspire next generation’ of Irish storytellers
THE achievements of Oscar winners Jessie Buckley and Richard Baneham will 'inspire the next generation of Irish storytellers' a spokesperson for Screen Ireland has said. Buckley and Baneham both emerged victorious from the 98th Academy Awards ceremony, which took place in Los Angeles on March 15. Buckley made history by becoming the first Irish woman to scoop the Best Actress … [Read more...] about Oscar winners Jessie Buckley and Richard Baneham will ‘inspire next generation’ of Irish storytellers
Woman arrested in connection with investiation into two armed robberies in Cork
A WOMAN has been arrested in connection with an investigation into two armed robberies in Cork city. Gardai were called to an incident in the Ballincollig area at around 10.15pm on March 15. “A female entered a premises brandishing a suspected imitation firearm and threatened staff,” Gardaí confirmed in a statement. “Later that evening, Gardaí responded to report of a separate … [Read more...] about Woman arrested in connection with investiation into two armed robberies in Cork