DEFENCE Minister Helen McEntee has confirmed plans to upgrade an Irish military base in Donegal. The Minister visited Finner Camp for the first time this week, which is home to Ireland’s 28th Infantry Battalion. She was welcomed by Assistant Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Neil Nolan and the Officer Commanding 28th Infantry Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Jim O’Shea. Defence … [Read more...] about Defence minister announces refurbishment of Irish military camp in Donegal
Economy Minister criticises British Government for taxing Dublin to Derry air route
NORTHERN Ireland’s Economy Minister has criticised the British Government for imposing air passenger duty (APD) on flights from Derry to Dublin. The air route, which is set to return later this year, is deemed of “strategic importance” to the north west od Ireland, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald said this week. She has previously called on the British Government to … [Read more...] about Economy Minister criticises British Government for taxing Dublin to Derry air route
Tributes continue to pour in for Glen Hansard as Dublin City Council opens book of condolence
TRIBUTES are continuing to pour in for Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, who died this morning following a road traffic collision in Dublin. Irish President Catherine Connolly and rock legend Bruce Springsteen have paid tribute to Hansard, while Dublin City Council have opened a book of condolence. Hansard, 56, rose to fame as frontman of The Frames and was one half … [Read more...] about Tributes continue to pour in for Glen Hansard as Dublin City Council opens book of condolence
Women’s rights group withdraws legal challenge over cancellation of event at Belfast’s Féile an Phobail
A WOMEN’S rights group has withdrawn a legal challenge over the cancellation of its event at this year's Féile an Phobail in Belfast. Festival bosses had pulled a previously-accepted event organised by the Women's Rights Network Northern Ireland (WRN NI) over concerns it would promote opposition to transgender rights. Today, WRN NI said it was 'delighted to have reached an … [Read more...] about Women’s rights group withdraws legal challenge over cancellation of event at Belfast’s Féile an Phobail
Mother and daughter who died in Co. Cavan collision named locally
A MOTHER and daughter who died following a collision in Co. Cavan last week have been named locally. Nell Saffron Raven, 53, was pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision, which involved a car and a flatbed van, at around 4.30pm on Friday, July 24. Ms Raven's 10-year-old daughter, Irena Raven Mereacre, was taken to Temple Street Hospital in a critical condition but … [Read more...] about Mother and daughter who died in Co. Cavan collision named locally