A WOMAN whose husband died in a construction industry accident will visit 50 lighthouses this summer to raise funds for the charity which supported her through her loss. Jennifer ‘Jen’ Deeney married Donegal man Kieron Deeney on May 8, 2004. She spent just 13 weeks and two days as his wife before he died in a lift shaft accident while working at the Canary Wharf site in London … [Read more...] about Fundraiser visits 50 lighthouses to mark 21st anniversary of husband’s death
Young organ donation campaigner honoured at President Higgins’ garden party
YOUNG organ donation campaigner Dáithí Mac Gabhann was a guest of the President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins at a garden party held at Áras an Uachtaráin over the weekend. The Mac Gabhann family pictured with President Michael D Higgins at the Family Day Garden Party (Pics: Mac Gabhann family) The eight-year-old, who was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, was among the … [Read more...] about Young organ donation campaigner honoured at President Higgins’ garden party
Teenagers arrested after jumping out of moving car which ploughed into garden fence
TWO teenagers were arrested for failing to stop for police officers who were on patrol in Derry last night. At around 7.50pm District Support Team (DST) officers spotted a silver Audi A3 on Springtown Road which they signalled to stop as it travelled into Groarty Road. The driver failed to stop and the same vehicle was seen a short time later on Buncrana Road, travelling … [Read more...] about Teenagers arrested after jumping out of moving car which ploughed into garden fence
€2m funding earmarked to teach Irish language in UK and EU universities
A FUNDING pot of nearly €2m has been allocated to support the teaching of Irish at universities in Europe and the UK. Ireland’s Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary confirmed today he has approved up to €681,146 per academic year for the period 2025-26 to 2027-28, which amounts to €1.979m in total. The funds will support the teaching of … [Read more...] about €2m funding earmarked to teach Irish language in UK and EU universities
Ireland House Tokyo set to be formally opened by Taoiseach during four-day visit to Japan
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has begun a four-day visit to Japan. While there he will formally open Ireland House Tokyo, the new home of the Embassy of Ireland to Japan, and of Ireland’s trade and investment agencies based there. He said he was “looking forward” to the opening, which he described as a “significant milestone in Ireland’s relationship with Japan”. While in Tokyo, the … [Read more...] about Ireland House Tokyo set to be formally opened by Taoiseach during four-day visit to Japan