MORE than €5m has been earmarked for sports bodies in Ireland to support disability-related projects. Funding will be awarded to the national governing bodies (NGBs) of sport to finance their inclusion projects, the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, and Sport Ireland announced today The finances will come from Ireland’s Dormant Accounts Fund which allows … [Read more...] about Irish Government announces €5m in funding for disability sports projects
Taoiseach ‘hopeful’ for ceasefire in Ukraine following peace talks
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin is ‘hopeful’ for a ceasefire in Ukraine following peace talks between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The pair met at Mar-a-Lago in Florida last night, where they discussed a plan to end the war in Ukraine. Following their talks both leaders confirmed progress had been made, although admitted some sticking points … [Read more...] about Taoiseach ‘hopeful’ for ceasefire in Ukraine following peace talks
Man from Dublin one of five due in court over ‘large-scale disorder’ at pub in England on St Stephen’s Day
A MAN from Dublin is one of five due in court over what police described as 'large-scale disorder' at a pub in Warwickshire, England on St Stephen's Day. Wesley Quigley, 21, of Maurne Road in the Irish capital is due to appear at Coventry Magistrates' Court on Monday, December 29 charged with affray and possession of a knife in a public place. Also appearing at the court … [Read more...] about Man from Dublin one of five due in court over ‘large-scale disorder’ at pub in England on St Stephen’s Day
Two churches burgled in Co. Armagh village on Christmas Day
POLICE are appealing for information after two churches were burgled in a Co. Armagh village on Christmas Day. The churches targeted were St Michael's Catholic Church on Dundalk Street in Newtownhamilton and the nearby Second Newtownhamilton Presbyterian Church on Castleblayney Street. Entry was gained to the churches sometime between 3pm on Christmas Day and 9am on St … [Read more...] about Two churches burgled in Co. Armagh village on Christmas Day
Man reunited with Dublin Airport staff who saved him following cardiac arrest
A MAN who suffered a cardiac arrest at Dublin Airport two weeks ago has today been reunited with the staff who rushed to his aid to save him. According to Dublin Airport's social media channels, John Mullen suffered the emergency 12 days ago at the airport's Pier 4 and required seven defibrillation shocks. Today, before flying back home to the US after recovering in hospital, … [Read more...] about Man reunited with Dublin Airport staff who saved him following cardiac arrest