IN RESPONSE to the massive 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan, the Irish Government has committed €500,000 in humanitarian aid to support relief efforts. The disaster, which has claimed more than 1,400 lives and left over 3,000 injured, has caused widespread destruction across several provinces, including the mountainous and remote province of Kunar. The … [Read more...] about Irish government pledges €500,000 to Afghan earthquake victims
Significant philanthropic gift will ‘strengthen’ University of Galway’s mission to ‘preserve knowledge’
THE University of Galway has confirmed receipt of what it describes as a “significant philanthropic gift” which will support the construction of a new library at their city centre campus. Deirdre and Irial Finan have made a donation, of an undisclosed amount, which will support the construction of the University’s new Library and Learning Commons. “In recognition of the Finan’s … [Read more...] about Significant philanthropic gift will ‘strengthen’ University of Galway’s mission to ‘preserve knowledge’
Irish authorities help dismantle major international human trafficking network
AN INTERNATIONAL human trafficking network that exploited hundreds of women throughout Europe was ended by a major operation in which the gardaí played a pivotal role. An Garda Síochána and the Brazilian Federal Police joined forces in a cross-continental crackdown led by Europol to target a criminal organisation suspected of operating between Brazil, Ireland and several EU … [Read more...] about Irish authorities help dismantle major international human trafficking network
Hottest summer in Ireland since records began
IRELAND has just experienced its warmest summer since records began in 1900 according to Met Éireann. The national average temperature reached 16.19°C, which surpasses the previous high of 16.11°C recorded twenty years ago. This year has also seen the warmest spring as well, with current trends indicating that 2025 could become the hottest year ever recorded on the island. On … [Read more...] about Hottest summer in Ireland since records began
Residents in border counties across Ireland told ‘no action needed’ over UK emergency alert
RESIDENTS living in border counties across Ireland have been told not to be concerned if they receive an emergency alert warning on their mobile phone this weekend. The UK Government is testing its emergency alerts service across the UK on Sunday, September 7, including in Northern Ireland. First launched in Britain and Northern Ireland in March 2023, when the alerts service … [Read more...] about Residents in border counties across Ireland told ‘no action needed’ over UK emergency alert