DANSKE BANK has slightly upgraded its economic growth forecast for Northern Ireland in 2025 but warned that the outlook remains cautious due to domestic and global pressures. According to the bank’s latest Northern Ireland Quarterly Sectoral Forecasts, the regional economy is now expected to expand by 1.1% in 2025, a small increase from the previous forecast of 1.0%, but still … [Read more...] about Only moderate growth forecast for Northern Ireland
Gavin confirms only one term if elected and urges voting rights for Irish abroad
FIANNA Fáil’s presidential hopeful Jim Gavin has firmly committed to serving only one term if elected, promising an “extremely active and intensive” seven-year tenure. Speaking during his campaign stop at the party’s annual think-in in Cork, the former football manager also laid out a vision for a presidency that would not shy away from highlighting Ireland’s pressing social … [Read more...] about Gavin confirms only one term if elected and urges voting rights for Irish abroad
An Post marks 25 years of Westlife with special stamp issue
A SPECIAL set of stamps have been issued to mark 25 years since Westlife began touring. An Post have launched the limited-edition Westlife 25 stamp collection this month. They pay tribute to the iconic Irish boy band, which was founded in Dublin in 1998 and has now been going for more than a quarter of a century. The stamps feature the group’s Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Nicky … [Read more...] about An Post marks 25 years of Westlife with special stamp issue
Ireland welcomes 6,000 new citizens in series of ceremonies
IRELAND has granted Irish citizenship to 6,000 people this week. A series of ceremonies have taken place at the Convention Centre Dublin to mark the occasion. Ireland’s Minister of State with responsibility for Migration, Colm Brophy and Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe have led the events, with the support of Ministers of State Robert Troy and Neale Richmond. “It is a great … [Read more...] about Ireland welcomes 6,000 new citizens in series of ceremonies
TD Eoin Hayes ‘profoundly sorry’ after black face controversy
SOCIAL DEMOCRATS TD Eoin Hayes has issued a public apology for what he described as a “completely inappropriate” Halloween costume he wore in 2009. The pictures allegedly show Hayes after he applied dark makeup to portray then-US President Barack Obama while Hayes was president of the University College Cork Students’ Union. In a statement released recently, Hayes acknowledged … [Read more...] about TD Eoin Hayes ‘profoundly sorry’ after black face controversy