HUNDREDS of thousands of mourners are expected to line the streets of the Vatican as the funeral of Pope Francis takes place this weekend. His holiness, who died on Easter Monday, April 21, at the age of 88, will be laid to rest in an open-air ceremony held outside St Peter’s Basillica at 9am on Saturday, April 26. Irish President Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Micheál Martin and … [Read more...] about How you can watch the funeral of Pope Francis
Government will spend €190k to get more women into Irish politics
THE Irish government has confirmed a funding allocation of €190k to help get more women into politics. Local Government Minister James Browne confirmed the grant this morning claiming there is “plenty work” to be done to make local politics more gender balanced. The funds will go to the Women for Election organisation, which supports women to enter into politics. “While record … [Read more...] about Government will spend €190k to get more women into Irish politics
Homes evacuated after petrol bomb thrown through bedroom window
POLICE have appealed for witnesses after a petrol bomb was thrown through a bedroom window in Co. Antrim overnight. The incident happened in Ballymena last night, April 23. “At around 10.40pm it was reported that a ground-floor flat was on fire in the Carnduff Drive area of Ballymena,” the PSNI’s Inspector McClelland said this morning. “We believe the fire resulted from a … [Read more...] about Homes evacuated after petrol bomb thrown through bedroom window
Full extent of storm damage to forests of Ireland revealed
MORE than 26,000 hectares of forests in Ireland have been damaged following storms Darragh and Éowyn. Figures released this week reveal the wind damage sustained to forests across the country following the extreme weather events. Storm Darragh caused widespread damage to Ireland when it hit in December 2024. Just a month later, on January 24, Storm Éowyn made landfall, bringing … [Read more...] about Full extent of storm damage to forests of Ireland revealed
Thousands view Pope Francis lying in state at St Peter’s Basilica
THOUSANDS of people have made their way to St Peter’s Basilica to view the body of Pope Francis as it lies in state. The 88-year-old died at his home Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican on Easter Monday (April 21) after a stroke and subsequent heart failure. Yesterday his body was taken from the Vatican apartment where he had lived since his papacy began in 2013, and brought to St … [Read more...] about Thousands view Pope Francis lying in state at St Peter’s Basilica