A NEW legacy deal has been agreed between the British and Irish Governments with the joint framework published today. Launched by Tánaiste Simon Harris and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn at an event held in Hillsborough Castle, The Legacy of the Troubles: A Joint Framework will replace Britain’s controversial Legacy Act. “The Joint Framework provides for … [Read more...] about Tánaiste claims new legacy agreement will ‘provide truth and accountability’ for Troubles victims
Driver dies following collision between car and van in Galway
A MAN has died after the car he was driving was involved in a collision in Co. Galway. The car collided with a van on the N17 at Milltown this morning (September 19). “The collision occurred at Drum shortly after 8am,” Gardaí said in a statement. “The driver of the car, a man in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene,” they added. The driver of the van is being treated … [Read more...] about Driver dies following collision between car and van in Galway
Irish government plans to raise minimum wage to €14
MORE THAN 160,000 people in Ireland are on track to receive a pay boost, as the coalition government moves ahead with plans to raise the national minimum wage by at least 55 cents per hour. This would push the rate above €14 for the very first time. This increase, which is expected to come into effect on January 1, forms part of a broader “last-minute budget” that is still … [Read more...] about Irish government plans to raise minimum wage to €14
Arrest made after man seen with suspected gun in church grounds
A MAN has been arrested after police responded to reports that a person with a suspected gun was causing damage in the grounds of a church. PSNI officers attended the site, near Bangor Abbey, on the Newtownards Road area of Co. Down last night. “We received a report just before 9.20pm on September 18, that a man had been seen in the grounds of a church with an angle grinder, … [Read more...] about Arrest made after man seen with suspected gun in church grounds
Ireland fall further down FIFA ranking to 61st
THE REPUBLIC of Ireland has dropped to 61st in the latest FIFA men's world rankings, following a disappointing international window under head coach Heimir Hallgrímsson. Ireland’s slide comes after a lacklustre start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, managing only a 2-2 draw against ten-man Hungary in Dublin before suffering a damaging 2-1 defeat to Armenia, … [Read more...] about Ireland fall further down FIFA ranking to 61st