GARDAÍ are appealing to the public for assistance in locating an 81-year-old man who has been missing from Co. Wexford for more than a week. Christopher Pitman has been missing from Rosslare Harbour since January 10. He is described as being approximately 5' 4" in height, with blue eyes and grey hair and beard. Mr Pitman is believed to be in the Dublin area at this time. "Both … [Read more...] about Concern grows for man, 81, missing from Co. Wexford
Work set to begin on redevelopment of Casement Park GAA grounds in Belfast
WORK is set to begin next week to regenerate the Casement Park GAA grounds in west Belfast. In a statement made today, Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill said she “welcomed” the start of the project at the site, which has been out of action since 2013. “I welcome the news that work will begin at Casement Park next week to prepare for its regeneration,” Ms O’Neil … [Read more...] about Work set to begin on redevelopment of Casement Park GAA grounds in Belfast
New stamp marks 100 years of broadcasting in Ireland
A NEW stamp has been issued this month marking 100 years of broadcasting in Ireland. The first issue of An Post’s 2026 Stamp Programme was unveiled at the GPO in Dublin by Ireland’s Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O’Donovan this week. (L- R) David McRedmond, CEO of An Post; Patricia Monahan, RTÉ's Director of Audio; Patrick O'Donovan, Minister for … [Read more...] about New stamp marks 100 years of broadcasting in Ireland
The Irish House Party hits the road in its first major British tour
AFTER more than 15 years, The Irish House Party are preparing to bring their show to Britain. Founded by musicians Declan Quinn and Gerry Nolan, the show offers people an intimate evening of traditional Irish song, dance and humour, all designed to recreate the atmosphere of an old-fashioned house party. “We set up the show together about 15 or 16 years ago in Dublin,” says … [Read more...] about The Irish House Party hits the road in its first major British tour
New child maintenance calculator will help parents make arrangements outside of court
THE Irish government is set to launch a child maintenance calculator to help parents make payment arrangements for their children outside of the courts. Child maintenance guidelines released this week confirmed a range of plans designed to improve the system for parents in Ireland. The new initiative includes plans to create the calculator, as well as the establishment of new … [Read more...] about New child maintenance calculator will help parents make arrangements outside of court