FROM travel chaos and storm damage to the arrival of a new pope, we look back at some of the stories that hit the headlines in the year gone by,,, Headaches at Holyhead The year begin with the continued closure of Holyhead port. All sailings were cancelled at the port from December 7, 2024 after Storm Darragh caused significant damage to two of its berths. When the new year … [Read more...] about The news that hit the headlines in the year gone by…
Hundreds of new speed cameras will come into effect in Ireland on New Year’s Day
HUNDREDS of new speed cameras will become operational across Ireland on New Years Day. A total of 390 new safety cameras will be turned on on January 1, the gardaí confirmed in a statement. Some 55 of the new zones were requested by the local communities in which they will be placed. The purpose of the cameras is to “reduce speed-related collisions, lessen injuries and save … [Read more...] about Hundreds of new speed cameras will come into effect in Ireland on New Year’s Day
Cultural highs and lows as the year draws to a close
WITH 2026 on the horizon, we look back at the highs and lows of the Irish arts scene in the year gone by… Golden boy Farrell It was a strong start to 2025 for Dublin-born actor Colin Farrell. The star won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture for Television for his performance in HBO miniseries The Penguin by … [Read more...] about Cultural highs and lows as the year draws to a close
More than 200 organ transplants carried out in Ireland this year
NEWLY revealed figures show more than 200 organ transplants were carried out in Ireland in 2025. The HSE’s Organ Donation Transplant Ireland Office (ODTI) has confirmed that 202 organ transplants took place this year up to December 29. Organs were donated by 68 deceased and 29 living organ donors, the report adds. ‘‘Organ donation is an incredible gift and has a life … [Read more...] about More than 200 organ transplants carried out in Ireland this year
Higher sentences to be introduced for attacks on police officers
LEGISLATION is set to be brought forward in Northern Ireland to allow for higher sentences for those who attack police officers. Justice Minister Naomi Long announced her intention to propose the new law this week, after it was revealed that 14 PSNI officers were assaulted in one night in separate incidents across the North. “My first thoughts are with the PSNI officers who … [Read more...] about Higher sentences to be introduced for attacks on police officers