A FUNDING pot of £6.5m has been confirmed by the Irish Government for organisations supporting the Irish community in Britain this year. Diaspora Minister Neale Richmond announced the 2025/26 funding this week, which is distributed under the annual Emigrant Support Programme (ESP) grants initiative. Some 110 organisations which work with members of the Irish community located … [Read more...] about Diaspora Minister confirms £6.5m in funding to support Irish communities in Britain
Athletics star Derval O’Rourke to get hall of fame honour
ATHLETICS icon Derval O’Rourke is set to receive a hall of fame honour. The Cork-born hurdler, who is one of Ireland’s most decorated athletes, will be presented with the Hall of Fame Award at this year’s 123.ieNational Athletics Awards. Having burst onto the international stage in 2003, the athlete went on to break the 13 second mark for the first time with a 12.96 in the 100m … [Read more...] about Athletics star Derval O’Rourke to get hall of fame honour
President Higgins hosts final afternoon tea at Áras an Uachtaráin
PRESIDENT Higgins has hosted his final afternoon tea reception of his term of office at Áras an Uachtaráin. Over 14 years in the role of president, Mr Higgins and his wife Sabina have welcomed thousands of members of the Irish public into their Dublin home. President Higgins hosted his final afternoon tea reception of his term of office at Áras an Uachtaráin this week “They … [Read more...] about President Higgins hosts final afternoon tea at Áras an Uachtaráin
NI Green energy strategy achieves 1% of target after £100m spent
A NEW report by the Northern Ireland Audit Office shows that it has achieved just 1% of its main energy-saving target after four years and over £100 million in spending. The independent report revealed "significant flaws" in both the design and delivery of the region’s Energy Strategy, raising serious concerns over value for money. Launched in 2021 following Stormont’s … [Read more...] about NI Green energy strategy achieves 1% of target after £100m spent
Ireland commits €250k in aid after typhoons ‘devastate’ Vietnam
THE Irish government has committed €250k in aid to provide clean drinking water to people in Vietnam following a series of powerful typhoons. Diaspora Minister Neale Richmond has confirmed the humanitarian aid package which will support UNICEF’s emergency response following the impact of Typhoon Bualoi and Typhoon Matmo - which both struck the same area of the north of the … [Read more...] about Ireland commits €250k in aid after typhoons ‘devastate’ Vietnam