AS RTÉ celebrates 100 years, radio producer Cliodhna Ní Anluain has written about the sounds and stories of Ireland through a century of change. Ní Anluain, who has worked in radio at RTÉ since 2000, is the author of On Air, a new illustrated history of Irish radio, set to be published on October 30. The book arrives as Ireland's national broadcaster marks the centenary of 2RN, … [Read more...] about RTÉ producer marks a century of Irish radio with new book
Canadian PM Mark Carney to visit Ireland with a view to deepening ties between countries
MARY CARNEY, the Prime Minister of Canada, has announced he is to visit Ireland next week with a view to deepening ties between the two countries. During his visit, Mr Carney will visit Co. Mayo, where two of his three Irish grandparents hailed from. He will also visit Dublin as part of the first bilateral visit to Ireland by a Canadian Prime Minister in nearly a decade. As … [Read more...] about Canadian PM Mark Carney to visit Ireland with a view to deepening ties between countries
Arrest after man in his 60s hospitalised with serious injuries following Co. Laois assault
GARDAÍ investigating an assault in Co. Laois that left a man in his 60s requiring hospital treatment for serious injuries have made an arrest. The incident occurred in Main Street, Portarlington at around 1.15am today. The injured man was taken to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin to be treated for serious injuries. A man in his 40s was arrested and is currently being detained at a … [Read more...] about Arrest after man in his 60s hospitalised with serious injuries following Co. Laois assault
Young woman dies in Co. Cork collision
A YOUNG woman has died following a road-traffic collision in Co. Cork. The single-vehicle collision occurred on the N73 Mallow-Dublin Road at Kildorrery at around 7.25am today. The woman, who was the sole occupant of the car, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. Her body was removed to the local mortuary where a post-mortem examination is due to take place, while the … [Read more...] about Young woman dies in Co. Cork collision
Katie Taylor to fulfil ‘impossible dream’ as homecoming swansong at Croke Park is confirmed
KATIE TAYLOR has said she will be fulfilling what at one stage looked like an impossible dream when she steps out at Croke Park later this year for the final fight of her career. The Bray Bomber has made no secret of her desire for a homecoming fight at Croker, which last hosted boxing more than 50 years ago when the legendary Muhammad Ali defeated Alvin Lewis. Now, Taylor will … [Read more...] about Katie Taylor to fulfil ‘impossible dream’ as homecoming swansong at Croke Park is confirmed