THE RACE to succeed Michael D. Higgins as President of Ireland is heating up as the November 11 inauguration date closes in. MEP Billy Kelleher has officially announced his intention to seek the Fianna Fáil nomination for the presidency, becoming the first figure within the party to declare formally. In an email sent to members of the parliamentary party, Kelleher said he is … [Read more...] about Kelleher and Connolly latest to throw hat in the Presidential ring
Harris joins EU Defence and Foreign Ministers in Denmark for urgent talks
SIMON HARRIS, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, is in Copenhagen for a two-day summit of EU Foreign and Defence Ministers, where talks are being dominated by the war in Ukraine and the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The meetings are taking place in the aftermath of a deadly missile strike in Kyiv that killed 14 civilians and damaged the EU … [Read more...] about Harris joins EU Defence and Foreign Ministers in Denmark for urgent talks
Irish Defence Forces in Lebanon set to leave with other UN peacekeepers in 2027
THE UNITED NATIONS Security Council has approved the final extension of its peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. This means that the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is now slated to complete its full withdrawal by the end of 2027. The drawdown will have a direct impact on the 340 Irish Defence Force members currently stationed at Camp Shamrock, in Lebanon. UNIFIL was initially … [Read more...] about Irish Defence Forces in Lebanon set to leave with other UN peacekeepers in 2027
Body of unidentified man found near Dublin bridge
GARDAÍ have appealed to the public for information after the body of a man was found at a bridge in Dublin. The body, which has yet to be identified, was found at Spencer Bridge on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 26. “The Coroner has been notified and the body was removed from the scene and taken to Dublin City Mortuary at Whitehall for a post-mortem examination to be carried … [Read more...] about Body of unidentified man found near Dublin bridge
Asian hornet nest finally located in Cork
AFTER multiple sightings, an Asian hornet nest has finally been found in a sycamore tree in the south of Cork City. This follows an operation by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and comes amid increased efforts across Europe to manage the spread of the species, which poses a major risk to native biodiversity. The discovery was made in the same area as Ireland’s … [Read more...] about Asian hornet nest finally located in Cork