IRISH soldiers are undergoing one final training mission this week ahead of their deployment to Lebanon next month. The 128th Infantry Battalion are currently completing their last stage of training in preparation for deployment to the United Nations Interim Force (UNIFIL). This final phase, known as the Mission Readiness Exercise (MRE), is held in the Glen of Imaal in Co. … [Read more...] about Irish soldiers undertake final training mission before deployment to Lebanon
Daniel O’Donnell gives fans an impromptu concert while opening fashion exhibition
SINGER Daniel O’Donnell pleased fans this week by giving them an impromptu performance while opening a fashion exhibition in Co. Kildare. The Donegal native and his wife Majella were in Newbridge to open the exhibit which is based on their lives both on and off the stage. Daniel O'Donnell sings for his fans after opening his and Majella's fashion exhibition at the Museum of … [Read more...] about Daniel O’Donnell gives fans an impromptu concert while opening fashion exhibition
German business successfully operating in Ireland for 60 years celebrated in Dublin
A GERMAN business which is thriving in Dublin was visited by German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadephul this week. The diplomat was in the Irish capital to meet with Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee. The pair visited Siemens Healthineers, a German-founded medical technology company which has had a presence in Swords since 1966, … [Read more...] about German business successfully operating in Ireland for 60 years celebrated in Dublin
Two arrests made following security alert which saw residents evacuated
TWO arrests have been made following a security alert in Belfast. Police were called to Victor Place area of the city at around 12.55pm yesterday afternoon, following reports that two masked men carrying guns were in the area. They had also received reports that a suspicious device had been left there. “Officers attended and searched a residential property, where a number of … [Read more...] about Two arrests made following security alert which saw residents evacuated
Ending Iran conflict is only way to stop ‘energy shock’ Taoiseach claims
THE energy shock caused by the ongoing war in Iran can only be addressed by ending the conflict, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said this morning. The Taoiseach is in Athens today for a meeting with the Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, ahead of Ireland’s Presidency of the EU Council, which begins in July. Following this meeting, Mr Martin will travel to Cyprus for an … [Read more...] about Ending Iran conflict is only way to stop ‘energy shock’ Taoiseach claims