PEOPLE across Ireland are being urged to buy real Christmas trees this year in a bid to support the nation’s tree growers. Agriculture Minister Michael Healy-Rae has urged people to support producers who have to put in up to a decade’s work before their offering can be harvested. “I am encouraging the public to support the Irish Christmas tree sector by purchasing a real Irish … [Read more...] about Irish public urged to purchase real Christmas trees this year
Titanic passenger’s gold pocket watch breaks record at auction
A GOLD pocket watch recovered from Titanic passenger Isidor Straus has sold for £1.78m, setting a new world record for Titanic memorabilia. The 18-carat engraved Jules Jurgensen watch was found on his body after the disaster and preserved by his family for more than a century. It was auctioned by Henry Aldridge & Son, where intense bidding showed the enduring interest in … [Read more...] about Titanic passenger’s gold pocket watch breaks record at auction
Public consultation launched on rollout of garda body-worn cameras
THE public are being asked for their opinions on the use of body-worn cameras by gardaí. An Garda Síochána launched a public consultation this week on the Code of Practice for the use of the recording devices, which will capture both video and audio when in use by officers. Such devices have been trialled in five garda stations across Ireland since 2024, as part of a … [Read more...] about Public consultation launched on rollout of garda body-worn cameras
Pensioner in ‘critical condition’ following single vehicle collision in Kerry
A PENSIONER is in a critical condition in hospital after being involved in a collision in Co. Kerry. The single vehicle incident happened on the N23 in Lisheenbaun, Castleisland at around 11.45pm last night (December 10). The woman, who is aged in her 70s, was the only person in the car. The woman is being treated at Kerry University Hospital She was taken to Kerry University … [Read more...] about Pensioner in ‘critical condition’ following single vehicle collision in Kerry
Ireland and Norway ‘likeminded’ on foreign policy issues
THE 75th anniversary of bilateral relations between Ireland and Norway has been marked this week. Norway’s State Secretary for European and Arctic Affairs Astrid Bergmål was in Ireland for a meeting with EU Minister Thomas Byrne. The pair met at Iveagh House for a discussion which covered “bilateral relations, the green transition, trade, EEA issues, security and defence, … [Read more...] about Ireland and Norway ‘likeminded’ on foreign policy issues