PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Ireland for his first official visit to the state. The president and his wife Olena Zelenska arrived in Dublin yesterday ahead of today’s visit, which will be the first official visit to Ireland by a President of Ukraine and first lady. Taoiseach Micheál Martin was on hand to welcome the couple. President of Ukraine Volodymyr … [Read more...] about President Zelenskyy makes first official visit to Ireland
Public appeal following reports of indecent exposure by masked man
POLICE have issued a public appeal after receiving reports of a man indecently exposing himself in Derry. The incident happened at around 9.45pm on Sunday, November 2 in the Slievemore Park area. The man is described as being approximately five foot six inches tall nad of a ‘small solid build’. He wore a balaclava, a black hooded jacket and black trousers, the PSNI confirmed in … [Read more...] about Public appeal following reports of indecent exposure by masked man
Herzog Park renaming proposal set to be withdrawn after government and international pushback
A PROPOSAL to remove the name of Chaim Herzog from Herzog Park in Rathgar is now expected to be withdrawn from Dublin City Council’s agenda. This follows what the council’s Chief Executive Richard Shakespeare described as an “administrative oversight” and a failure to follow the legislative procedures required for altering a place name. Shakespeare announced on Sunday evening … [Read more...] about Herzog Park renaming proposal set to be withdrawn after government and international pushback
Irish actress Olwen Fouéré among three people to refuse doctorate from University of Galway over Israeli ties
IRISH actress Olwen Fouéré is one of three people to refuse to accept an honorary doctorate from the University of Galway over its ties to an Israeli institution. Fouéré, along with filmmaker Margo Harkin and academic Professor Kerby Miller, declined the honours ahead of the ceremony on Thursday. Galway-born Fouéré cited the university's 'extremely problematic' ties with … [Read more...] about Irish actress Olwen Fouéré among three people to refuse doctorate from University of Galway over Israeli ties
IN PICTURES: Glitz and glamour as stars turn out for The Irish Post Awards 2025
IRISH stars descended upon the capital last night as the Irish Post Awards 2025 got underway. Jim Sheridan, Ciarán Hinds, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Roisin Conaty and Clodagh McKenna were among those honoured with awards at the glittering event held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London’s Park Lane. Presenter Ryan Tubridy led proceedings as master of ceremonies, with Country star … [Read more...] about IN PICTURES: Glitz and glamour as stars turn out for The Irish Post Awards 2025