IN RESPONSE to the massive 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan, the Irish Government has committed €500,000 in humanitarian aid to support relief efforts. The disaster, which has claimed more than 1,400 lives and left over 3,000 injured, has caused widespread destruction across several provinces, including the mountainous and remote province of Kunar. The … [Read more...] about Irish government pledges €500,000 to Afghan earthquake victims
Call for centenarians living in Dublin to make themselves known
THE Lord Mayor of Dublin has called on local centenarians to share their milestone with his office. Councillor Ray McAdam, who took up the role of Lord Mayor earlier this year, plans to continue the tradition of honouring residents of the city who have reached their 100th birthday, which was revived by his predecessor. “The ‘Dublin City Centenarians Project’ – first launched in … [Read more...] about Call for centenarians living in Dublin to make themselves known
Irish authorities help dismantle major international human trafficking network
AN INTERNATIONAL human trafficking network that exploited hundreds of women throughout Europe was ended by a major operation in which the gardaí played a pivotal role. An Garda Síochána and the Brazilian Federal Police joined forces in a cross-continental crackdown led by Europol to target a criminal organisation suspected of operating between Brazil, Ireland and several EU … [Read more...] about Irish authorities help dismantle major international human trafficking network
Significant philanthropic gift will ‘strengthen’ University of Galway’s mission to ‘preserve knowledge’
THE University of Galway has confirmed receipt of what it describes as a “significant philanthropic gift” which will support the construction of a new library at their city centre campus. Deirdre and Irial Finan have made a donation, of an undisclosed amount, which will support the construction of the University’s new Library and Learning Commons. “In recognition of the Finan’s … [Read more...] about Significant philanthropic gift will ‘strengthen’ University of Galway’s mission to ‘preserve knowledge’
Public warning after man loses £20k to ‘personal development’ scammers
THE public has been warned to be vary of fake websites and adverts with ‘personal development’ offers after a recent scam saw a man lose £20k. Police in the Ards and North Down area of Northern Ireland have issued a public notice, warning people to be “cautious of fraudulent websites and online advertisements claiming to offer personal development courses, language courses and … [Read more...] about Public warning after man loses £20k to ‘personal development’ scammers