St Patrick's Catholic Cathedral ARMAGH City, the ecclesiastical centre for both the Catholic Church in Ireland and the Church of Ireland, is today a tranquil, untroubled city, dreaming perhaps of its glory days in the 5th century when St Patrick established his mission there. Sleepy it may be, but come St Patrick’s weekend, the city knows how to honour our patron saint in … [Read more...] about St Patrick’s Festival in Armagh City
Taoiseach cancels planned Belfast visit to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Irish stopover
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Shannon Airport this afternoon. The Taoiseach has cancelled a planned visit to Belfast today in order to attend the meeting with Mr Zelensky, who will stop off at Shannon Airport while on route to the US for a meeting with President Trump. Taoiseach Micheál Martin is set to meet with … [Read more...] about Taoiseach cancels planned Belfast visit to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Irish stopover
Investigation launched after memorial stolen from grave in Omagh
AN investigation is underway after a grave was robbed in Omagh. The incident in the Co. Tyrone town was reported to the PSN earlier this week, with the theft thought to have taken place the previous weekend. “We received a report on Tuesday, February 25 at approximately 11.20am that a granite memorial object had been removed from a grave in the Blackfort Road area of the town,” … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after memorial stolen from grave in Omagh
NI Executive agrees programme for government
THE WAIT for a coherent programme for government is finally over, as the Northern Ireland Executive today announced their long-awaited plan to guide the region through one of the most turbulent periods in recent memory. This morning, ministers held a 40 minute virtual meeting to discuss the publication of the document a day after it was unexpectedly pulled. It is understood … [Read more...] about NI Executive agrees programme for government
Cavan firm Kingspan one of seven companies to be investigated in relation to Grenfell fire
THE Co. Cavan cladding and insulation manufacturers Kingspan are on one of the seven firms are among those set to be investigated over the Grenfell fire in 2017. The conflagration in the west London tower block killed 72 people. An inquiry found all their deaths were avoidable. In all, seven organisations will be investigated and could face a ban from all public building work … [Read more...] about Cavan firm Kingspan one of seven companies to be investigated in relation to Grenfell fire