FIONA RYAN has been appointed the new CEO for the Adoption Authority of Ireland (AAI). Ms Ryan joins the organisation from Northern Ireland, where she has been in position as Commissioner for Survivors of Institutional Childhood Abuse. Prior to this she was CEO of the Irish domestic abuse charity Sonas. “The Authority has a vital role in relation to adoption, as well as the … [Read more...] about Fiona Ryan appointed CEO at Adoption Authority of Ireland
Funding of €3.7m earmarked for Ireland’s island communities
ISLAND communities across Ireland are set to benefit from a €3.7m injection of Government funding. Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary has confirmed the support for those living on offshore islands off Mayo, Donegal, Galway and Cork. “A capital funding programme of €2,740,509 has been approved to four local authorities for upgrading … [Read more...] about Funding of €3.7m earmarked for Ireland’s island communities
The Irish Pensioners Choir continues to strike a chord in London
THE Irish Pensioners Choir brought a lot of music and laughs to Mannion's Prince Arthur pub in Tottenham as they gathered for their monthly sing-song. More than 30 members of the choir met on the afternoon of July 6, while around 50 pensioners turned out to enjoy the company and the craic. Supported by the Irish Elderly Advice Network, the choir has become much more than a … [Read more...] about The Irish Pensioners Choir continues to strike a chord in London
Murder investigation launched after three bodies found in Antrim home
A MURDER investigation has been launched after three bodies were found at a house in Co. Antrim. The bodies of a man and two women were found at the property in Ballymena yesterday morning (July 13). “The bodies of a male and two females were discovered at a home on the Old Cullybackey Road at around 9am on Monday. July 13,” the PSNI’s Mid & East Antrim District Commander … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched after three bodies found in Antrim home
Women dies following collision with lorry in Cork
A WOMAN has died after the car she was driving was involved in a collision with a lorry in Co. Cork. The incident happened on the R568 at Manch East in Ballineen at around 3pm on July 12. The woman, who was aged in her 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman's body was removed to the mortuary at Cork University Hospital Her body has was removed to Cork University … [Read more...] about Women dies following collision with lorry in Cork