UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked the people of Ireland for “caring" about his country. President Zelenskyy made the statement while welcoming Taoiseach Micheál Martin back to Kyiv today. Mr Martin is in the city to engage with the Ukrainian authorities on how Ireland and the EU can support them in their ongoing conflict with Russia. “I’m here first and … [Read more...] about President Zelenskyy thanks people of Ireland for ‘caring about Ukraine’
Minister on two-day visit to Britain to engage with Irish community on diaspora strategy
DIASPORA Minister Neale Richmond is in Britain this week to engage with members of the Irish community on the government’s new diaspora strategy. “I am delighted to be travelling back to Britain to meet frontline organisations providing vital support to those most in need, including the elderly and survivors of institutional abuse living in Britain,” he said of his visit. “As … [Read more...] about Minister on two-day visit to Britain to engage with Irish community on diaspora strategy
Sisk appointed to lead £38m redevelopment of London Irish Centre
SISK has been appointed as main contractor on a planned redevelopment of the London Irish Centre (LIC). Construction on the estimated £38m project is due to begin in January 2027, Sisk confirmed today. “Today’s announcement is a huge milestone, which follows almost ten years of careful planning,” LIC Chair Rosaleen Blair said. “In Sisk, we have engaged a world-class builder to … [Read more...] about Sisk appointed to lead £38m redevelopment of London Irish Centre
New bilingual traffic signs and road markings installed in Belfast
NEW bilingual road and traffic signs have been installed in Belfast’s Gaeltacht Quarter. The signage, located on the Falls Road between Springfield Road and Whiterock Road, shows bus lane and parking information. It has been welcomed by local politicians for “reflecting the shared identity and culture across this island”. Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins … [Read more...] about New bilingual traffic signs and road markings installed in Belfast
Pedestrian dies following collision with van in Kilkenny
A PEDESTRIAN has died after being involved in a collision with a van in Co. Kilkenny. The incident happened on the R693 near Arigan Bridge, Cooleshal, Freshford yesterday morning (July 22). Emergency services were called to the scene after the van and pedestrian collided at around 9.30am. The man, who was aged in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was taken to … [Read more...] about Pedestrian dies following collision with van in Kilkenny