FOOTBALLER Séamus Coleman and fashion designer Orla Kiely were among a select group invited to Áras an Uachtaráin by President Michael D Higgins. They were within a group of 10 people who received Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for the Irish Abroad at a ceremony held at the President’s Dublin residence. President Higgins, wife Sabina, Taoiseach Micheál Martin and … [Read more...] about Séamus Coleman and Orla Kiely receive presidential awards in Áras an Uachtaráin ceremony
Women and children hospitalised after being rescued from house fire
TWO women and two children are in hospital after being rescued from a fire at their home in Co. Tyrone last night. PSNI officers were called to the blaze which took hold at the property in the Cunninghams Lane area of Dungannon at around 8.30pm last night. They arrived ahead of the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, and used ladders borrowed from neighbouring homes to … [Read more...] about Women and children hospitalised after being rescued from house fire
World’s only LGTBQ+ matchmaking festival returns to Ireland this month
THE world’s only LGTBQ+ matchmaking festival will return to Ireland later this month. Three days of music, comedy, drag artists and DJs are planned for The Outing which will be back in Co. Clare from February 14-16. “After what has been a tough January for everybody, we are excited to bring The Outing back for its 12th year,” organiser Eddie McGuinness said this week. “The … [Read more...] about World’s only LGTBQ+ matchmaking festival returns to Ireland this month
British and EU crews provide support in Ireland as Storm Éowyn cleanup continues
TECHNICIANS from across Britain and Europe are providing support in Ireland as thousands of properties remain without electricity due to Storm Éowyn. Nearly 800,000 homes, farms and businesses lost power when the storm hit in the early hours of January 24, bringing record wind speeds of up to 183km/h in some areas. Broadband repair crews at work in the The Glebe, County … [Read more...] about British and EU crews provide support in Ireland as Storm Éowyn cleanup continues
€1.5m funding announced to support Irish arts across the globe
A FUNDING injection of €1.5m has been announced to promote Irish arts and culture across the globe this year. The grants will benefit 192 projects taking place in over 34 countries, covering circus, dance, film, literature, music, theatre and visual arts. The London Irish Centre in Camden is among the grant recipients Projects being supported in Britain include tours by musical … [Read more...] about €1.5m funding announced to support Irish arts across the globe