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
Tánaiste ‘deeply concerned’ over instances of antisemitism in Ireland
THERE is “no room” for antisemitism in Ireland Tánaiste Simon Harris said after meeting with members of the nation’s Jewish community. Mr Harris, who is also Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister, met with the community this week to discuss their “experiences and concerns”. During those talks he was made aware of the “intolerance” they faced, which he described as “deeply … [Read more...] about Tánaiste ‘deeply concerned’ over instances of antisemitism in Ireland
Man sentenced for assault and threatening council worker with hammer
A BELFAST man who threatened a council worker with a hammer has been sentenced after pleading guilty to assault. Thomas Trevor Gordon, of Ina Street, Belfast was sentenced on August 29, having previously pleaded guilty to common assault of a council officer in an incident on April 3, 2025. He was found guilty of possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an … [Read more...] about Man sentenced for assault and threatening council worker with hammer
Survey shows Irish people remain committed to EU membership
MOST people in Ireland are committed to the nation’s European Union (EU) membership, a new survey has revealed. Findings of the European Parliament’s latest Eurobarometer survey, for spring 2025, show 91 per cent of Irish citizens believe the nation benefits from being part of the EU. Thomas Byrne, Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, has welcomed the … [Read more...] about Survey shows Irish people remain committed to EU membership
Gardaí continue search for missing boy who is ‘presumed dead’
A SEARCH is underway in Co. Dublin to find a boy who is missing and “presumed dead”. Gardaí have been searching an area in Donabate, Swords for more than 48 hours in connection with their investigation into the disappearance and current whereabouts of the seven-year-old. “Concerns for the boy were raised by the Child and Family Agency (Tusla) and reported to An Garda Síochána … [Read more...] about Gardaí continue search for missing boy who is ‘presumed dead’