SEVERAL schools in Co. Carlow have closed their doors today after receiving a threatening email. Three schools have reportedly closed as a precaution after either receiving an email or being aware of such messages being sent to other schools in the county. One of the schools that opted to close contacted parents and guardians to say a number of schools in Carlow had received 'a … [Read more...] about Several Co. Carlow schools close following email threat
How Holloway Gaels became a powerhouse of London GAA
FOR more than three decades, the Holloway Gaels GAA club has provided a lifeline for Irish women in London through football and friendship. Now, after winning the All-Britain Championship last year, the club is preparing for a new campaign as this year’s championship gets underway in just a few weeks. Chairperson Anne Marie Dargan, who moved from County Meath to London in 1995, … [Read more...] about How Holloway Gaels became a powerhouse of London GAA
Boy critical after getting into difficulty while swimming in Co. Monaghan
A TEENAGE boy is in a critical condition in hospital after getting into difficulty while swimming in Co. Monaghan. The incident occurred at Emy Lough in Emyvale at around 5pm on Monday. Gardaí and other emergency services responded to the report and medical assistance was provided at the scene. The teenager was airlifted to the Mater Misercordiae University Hospital in Dublin, … [Read more...] about Boy critical after getting into difficulty while swimming in Co. Monaghan
Elderly woman dies and two people seriously injured following collision in Co. Clare
AN ELDERLY woman has died and two people have been seriously injured following a road traffic collision in Co. Clare. The two-car collision occurred on the R352 near Moymore, Tulla at around 3pm on Monday. A woman in her 80s, who was a passenger in one of the cars, was taken to University Hospital Limerick to be treated for serious injuries. She was sadly pronounced deceased … [Read more...] about Elderly woman dies and two people seriously injured following collision in Co. Clare
Ireland captain Nathan Collins says players won’t be stopped from taking a stand against Israel
IRELAND captain Nathan Collins has said the national team's players will not be prevented from taking a stand against Israel, with the teams due to meet twice later this year. The Boys in Green are set to play Israel away on September 27 and in Dublin on October 4 in Group B3 of the UEFA Nations League. Speaking ahead of the upcoming friendlies with Qatar and Canada, Brentford … [Read more...] about Ireland captain Nathan Collins says players won’t be stopped from taking a stand against Israel