A PUBLIC consultation has begun ahead of the restoration of the Dublin to Derry air route. Ireland’s transport minister Darragh O’Brien launched the government’s Market Sounding Survey this week, in preparation for the planned reinstatement of the air service between Dublin and Derry in 2026. “The Government is committed to supporting strong, inclusive and sustainable … [Read more...] about Public survey launched ahead of return of Dublin to Derry air service
Images released of teenage girls missing from Co. Tipperary
CCTV imagery has been released of two teenage girls who have been missing from Co. Tipperary for five days. Julia Laskowska, 15, and Sadie Nally, 13, were reported missing from Tipperary Town on December 18. They were last seen at Heuston Station, Dublin at approximately 10.45am that morning. CCTV footage of Julia and Sadie has been released Gardaí have issued a public appeal … [Read more...] about Images released of teenage girls missing from Co. Tipperary
Rory McIlroy secures hat-trick with three Sportsperson of the Year titles
IRISH golfer Rory McIlroy has won three sportsperson of the year titles in a matter of days. The 36-year-old, who hails from Holywood in Co. Down, was named the BBC Northern Ireland Sports Personality of the Year 2025 today. BBC Sport NI’s Stephen Watson, left, presents Rory McIlroy with the BBC Northern Ireland Sports Personality of the Year award for 2025 It marks his third … [Read more...] about Rory McIlroy secures hat-trick with three Sportsperson of the Year titles
Viewers around the globe watched winter solstice at Newgrange
VIEWERS tuned in from across the globe to watch the winter solstice at Newgrange in Co. Meath this week. The annual event fell yesterday (Sunday, December 21), and it was livestreamed from the UNESCO World Heritage Site to an audience across the world. Newgrange has long been associated with the shortest day and longest night of the year due to the burst of light which appears … [Read more...] about Viewers around the globe watched winter solstice at Newgrange
Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea dies following ‘short illness’
SINGER-SONGWRITER Chris Rea has died, aged 74, his family has confirmed. The star, who wrote and recorded the festive hit Driving Home for Christmas, died in hospital today following a “short illness” "It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Chris,” his family said in a statement. “He passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a … [Read more...] about Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea dies following ‘short illness’