A NEW documentary tells the fascinating story of an Irishman living in London who buried himself alive. Tipperary-born labourer Michael 'Mick' Meaney was working in the capital when he decided to stage his own burial despite not being dead. It was 1968 and the Ballyporeen native wanted to compete in the world record competition for ‘Longest Time Spent Buried Alive’. Michael … [Read more...] about Why an Irishman living in London buried himself alive
More renters seeking help as risk of homelessness rises dramatically
THE NUMBER of Irish renters at risk of homelessness and looking for help from national housing charity Threshold has risen by nearly a quarter in the past year. The vast majority of cases are linked to landlords selling their properties. Between July and September 2025, 2,160 people contacted Threshold for help because they were at risk of homelessness, a 22.8 per cent increase … [Read more...] about More renters seeking help as risk of homelessness rises dramatically
Northern Ireland signs memorandum of understanding marking ‘unique relationship’ with US
AN HISTORIC memorandum of understanding has been signed this week marking the “unique relationship” between Northern Ireland and the US. The document was signed by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and America250 Commissioner Joe Crowley at the Ulster American Folk Park in Co. Tyrone on November 4. Mr Crowley represents the US Semiquincentennial Commission, which has been … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland signs memorandum of understanding marking ‘unique relationship’ with US
Researchers create simple tool to help spot rare blood cancer in early stages
RESEARCHERS in Ireland and the UK have worked together to create a new tool which will help spot a rare form of blood cancer which shows up on the skin. The team based at Trinity College Dublin (TCD), who worked with collaborators in Britain, created a “simple but powerful diagnostic tool”, which they believe will “change a patient’s life in the diagnosis of a type of blood … [Read more...] about Researchers create simple tool to help spot rare blood cancer in early stages
New law requires learner drivers to sit driving test within four years
NEW legislation has been passed in Ireland requiring learner drivers to take their test within four years of receiving their permit. The move closes a loophole which saw learner drivers able to repeatedly renew their permits without ever taking a physical driving test. Minister of State with responsibility for Road Safety, Seán Canney, signed off on the regulations which update … [Read more...] about New law requires learner drivers to sit driving test within four years