NEW research has revealed striking inequalities in access to Para sports in Ireland. The report found girls and those who become disabled in later life face more challenging pathways when attempting to access disability sports. The far-reaching study, a collaboration between the University of Limerick and Paralympics Ireland, examined the lived experience of Para athletes and … [Read more...] about Call to action as new research reveals barriers to disability sports in Ireland
Ireland’s oldest book shrine unveiled after 39-year restoration
IRELAND'S oldest and largest medieval book shrine is on display for the very first time. The Lough Kinale Book Shrine is now on public display at the National Museum of Ireland, following a nearly 40-year conservation effort. Discovered in 1986 by divers in a lake in County Longford, the 9th-century wooden box was remarkably well preserved for over a thousand years. The shrine, … [Read more...] about Ireland’s oldest book shrine unveiled after 39-year restoration
Spiking set to become a criminal offence in Northern Ireland
LEGISLATION has been introduced to make spiking a criminal offence in Northern Ireland. Justice Minister Naomi Long has brought forward legislative consent motions this week which will see new offences and amendments to offences introduced in the region. “Spiking is a despicable act that leaves victims feeling violated, vulnerable and confused,” Ms Long said this week. “Whilst … [Read more...] about Spiking set to become a criminal offence in Northern Ireland
Public asked to name Irish and British storms of 2025/26
THE British Met Office and Ireland's Met Éireann are inviting the public to help name the storms expected to affect Britain, Ireland and the Netherlands in 2025/26. This marks the 11th year of the joint storm-naming initiative, which was created to make severe weather warnings clearer and more memorable to the public. After Storm Éowyn hit at the start of the year, a Met Office … [Read more...] about Public asked to name Irish and British storms of 2025/26
Dermot Murnaghan thanks fans for ‘support and encouragement’ after revealing prostate cancer diagnosis
FORMER news reporter Dermot Murnagahn has thanked his fans for their outpouring of support after he revealed he has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. The journalist, who worked for the BBC and Sky News for a number of years, shared his cancer diagnosis on his social media platforms earlier this week. “Some personal news, I’ve been diagnosed with Stage IV advanced … [Read more...] about Dermot Murnaghan thanks fans for ‘support and encouragement’ after revealing prostate cancer diagnosis