WARNINGS have been issued after an Asian hornet was sighted in Northern Ireland for the first time. The insect was captured in the Dundonald area of Belfast on October 10 by a member of the public, the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has confirmed. Also known as Yellow-legged hornet, the invasive species is native to southeast Asia, but was first recorded in Europe … [Read more...] about Asian hornet sighted in Northern Ireland for first time
Ireland deports 23 convicted men on chartered flight to Romania
IRELAND has deported 23 convicted men on a chartered flight to Romania. Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan confirmed that the men, who are all aged between 22 and 49 years old, were removed on grounds of “criminality”. “All those removed had received custodial sentences for a range of offences,” his department confirmed. Their removal orders were … [Read more...] about Ireland deports 23 convicted men on chartered flight to Romania
Motorcyclist dies in Limerick collision
A MOTORCYCLIST has died after being involved in a collision in Co. Limerick. Gardaí were called to the single vehicle incident on the R519 in Callahow, Dromcollogher at around 7pm on October 12. The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Gardaí have urged anyone with information to come forward. “Any road users who may have camera footage … [Read more...] about Motorcyclist dies in Limerick collision
Food delivery drones take flight in Ireland, but not everyone is a fan
A FLEET of high-tech food delivery drones is transforming how food arrive at doorsteps in west Dublin, but some locals say the skies are becoming uncomfortably noisy. Irish start-up Manna Aero has completed tens of thousands of drone delivery flights across Ireland, with west Dublin serving as one of its most active test beds. The company hopes to launch Britain’s first drone … [Read more...] about Food delivery drones take flight in Ireland, but not everyone is a fan
Heather Humphreys contrasts herself against Catherine Connolly in latest debate
WITH just 11 days to go until the Irish presidential election, the two remaining candidates have laid out sharply contrasting visions for the country’s future, with unity, neutrality and national identity dominating the debate. In a televised debate hosted by RTÉ, independent candidate Catherine Connolly called on the Irish government to take concrete steps toward preparing for … [Read more...] about Heather Humphreys contrasts herself against Catherine Connolly in latest debate