A CORK woman has made the finals of a competition set to find the best organic farmers in the EU. Kay O’Sullivan, from Mourneabbey in county Cork, is one of three people shortlisted in the best organic farmer (female) category at the European Organic Awards. Founded in 2022, and hosted by the European Commission, the event features seven awards issued across six different … [Read more...] about Cork woman in running to be named Europe’s best organic farmer
Man due in court in connection with seizure of cocaine worth €200k
A MAN is due to appear in court this morning charged in connection with the seizure of cocaine worth an estimated €200k in Co. Cork. The drugs were discovered by gardaí following a search at a house in Carrigtwohill yesterday (September 16). “Gardaí from the Midleton Crime Unit, assisted by the Cork County Divisional Drugs Unit and other regional units, conducted a search under … [Read more...] about Man due in court in connection with seizure of cocaine worth €200k
MetroLink plans move to tender in ‘major milestone’ for transport project
PLANS to construct a MetroLink service connecting Dublin Airport with the centre of the Irish capital have been approved by the Irish Government. Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has confirmed this week that the project will now move to the tender stage. He described the move as an “important step forward for MetroLink, a vital transport project that will help reduce … [Read more...] about MetroLink plans move to tender in ‘major milestone’ for transport project
Date confirmed when every home in Ireland will have ‘super-fast broadband’
EVERY home in Ireland will have access to super-fast broadband by 2028 the Government has confirmed. Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan reaffirmed the government’s commitment after the latest data regarding the national broadband rollout was published this week. Statistics released by the Commission for Communications Regulation reveal that 87 per … [Read more...] about Date confirmed when every home in Ireland will have ‘super-fast broadband’
Irish artists quit Ed Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore after rapper axed over Palestine comments
ALL of singer Ed Sheeran's supports acts have quit his current North American Loop tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was axed after expressing support for the Palestinian people. Irish folk band Beoga — who were serving as Sheeran's backing band — have departed, as has Irish singer Aaron Rowe. American singer-songwriter Finneas O'Connell, who is of Irish descent, … [Read more...] about Irish artists quit Ed Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore after rapper axed over Palestine comments