DUBLIN is about to welcome up to 24,000 American fans for the 2025 Aer Lingus College Football Classic. On August 23rd, Kansas State University’s Wildcats will face Iowa State University’s Cyclones in what’s being billed as the most competitive US college football game ever played outside of America. Known by fans as “Farmageddon”, this longstanding rivalry between Kansas State … [Read more...] about Ireland set to host thousands of US college football fans generating over €100m for the economy
Irish Rail sees nearly 600 trespass incidents in first half of the year
IRISH RAIL (Iarnród Éireann) reported more than 567 cases of trespassing across its network in the first six months of 2025, with the majority of these incidents taking place in and around Dublin. The data highlights recurring problems at central Dublin stations such as Connolly, Pearse, and Lansdowne Road, as well as at busy commuter locations like Maynooth, Bray and … [Read more...] about Irish Rail sees nearly 600 trespass incidents in first half of the year
Joe McVey appointed new Victims Commissioner for Northern Ireland
JOE MCVEY has been appointed as the new Commissioner for Victims and Survivors in Northern Ireland, a key role aimed at promoting and safeguarding the interests of those affected by conflict-related trauma and harm. McVey, a respected figure in the voluntary sector, will officially begin his four-year term on 6 October 2025. His new role was confirmed by Northern Ireland’s … [Read more...] about Joe McVey appointed new Victims Commissioner for Northern Ireland
Homicide detectives investigating after Irish woman found dead on boat in the US
HOMICIDE detectives are investigating the death of an Irish woman who was found dead on a boat in the United States. Suffolk County Police Department in New York state have identified the woman as 33-year-old Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra. According to RTÉ, Ms Nolan-O’Slatarra was originally from Co. Carlow but lived in Manhattan, having emigrated to the US nine years ago. She was … [Read more...] about Homicide detectives investigating after Irish woman found dead on boat in the US
TDs set for pay increase with salaries now over €117,000
IRISH TDs have received another salary boost, with their annual basic pay now standing at €117,113 following a 1% increase introduced last week. The rise, worth just over €1,000, is part of a broader national public sector pay agreement that affects over 400,000 workers and is gradually increasing wages across the civil service. Further increases are already scheduled under the … [Read more...] about TDs set for pay increase with salaries now over €117,000