A MAN has been charged in connection with an arson attack on a pub in Armagh that left two people requiring hospital treatment. The incident occurred at the Toby Jug pub on Irish Street shortly before 9pm on Monday evening, with CCTV appearing to show a man lighting a petrol bomb before entering the venue. After he leaves, people can be seen fleeing the pub, at which point the … [Read more...] about Man charged over Armagh pub arson attack that left two in hospital
Met Éireann will fund research project which uses AI to improve flood forecasting
A RESEARCH project which uses AI to improve flood forecasting in Ireland has secured Met Éireann funding. Based at the University of Galway, the study is being led by Dr Indiana Olbert, a lecturer in Civil Engineering at the School of Engineering in the College of Science and Engineering at the university. Titled IMUFF: Integrated Multi-model multi-hazard Flood Forecasting, Dr … [Read more...] about Met Éireann will fund research project which uses AI to improve flood forecasting
Bank of Ireland commits £80m investment for major UK offshore wind farm
THE Bank of Ireland has committed to investing £80m in support of a major new offshore wind farm which is due to begin operating next year. The Irish bank is contributing €93.5m (£80m) as part of a consortium of international lenders backing the East Anglia 3 site – which will become the world’s second largest when it enters operation in 2026. Located in the North Sea, about 70 … [Read more...] about Bank of Ireland commits £80m investment for major UK offshore wind farm
Energy cable linking Ireland to France breaks ground with Celtic Interconnector
A CRITICAL phase of the €1.6 billion Celtic Interconnector project is now underway, with the start of subsea cable installation marking a key step toward creating Ireland’s first electricity link to mainland Europe. The project, developed by Ireland’s EirGrid and France’s Réseau de Transport d’Électricité, aims to support renewable energy integration and stabilise electricity … [Read more...] about Energy cable linking Ireland to France breaks ground with Celtic Interconnector
Northern Irish politicians lead petition for Prime Minister to recall parliament over Gaza crisis
POLITICIANS in Northern Ireland are leading a petition calling on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to recall parliament over the worsening situation in Gaza. A letter, led by the SDLP party, has been sent to Mr Starmer calling for urgent diplomatic intervention, an end to arms sales to Israel, and the immediate delivery of humanitarian aid to the war-torn region. It has been signed … [Read more...] about Northern Irish politicians lead petition for Prime Minister to recall parliament over Gaza crisis