PUFFINS have been recorded nesting on the Isle of Muck in County Antrim for the first time in a quarter of a century. Ulster Wildlife confirmed the discovery after cameras captured two puffins repeatedly entering and leaving a burrow on the island’s cliff ledges during the summer. This is a strong indication that the birds were attempting to breed. The return of the vulnerable … [Read more...] about Puffins return to Co. Antrim Island after 25-year absence
Ireland stun in 2-0 victory against Portugal
THE Republic of Ireland rekindled their World Cup qualification dream with a 2–0 victory over Portugal, in a game that also included Cristiano Ronaldo’s first-ever red card in 226 appearances for his country. Troy Parrott delivered his finest performance for Ireland and propelled Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side to a landmark win over the world’s fifth-ranked team. The result keeps … [Read more...] about Ireland stun in 2-0 victory against Portugal
Bishop Niall Coll returns home as Pope Leo XIV’s first Irish appointment
POPE Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Niall Coll as the new Bishop of Raphoe, marking his first Irish appointment since his election earlier this year. The Diocese of Raphoe had been without a bishop since Bishop Alan McGuckian was transferred to the Diocese of Down and Connor in February 2024. Returning to his native Donegal, Bishop Coll described his homecoming as both humbling … [Read more...] about Bishop Niall Coll returns home as Pope Leo XIV’s first Irish appointment
Two viable pipe bombs found after homes evacuated in Derry
TWO suspect devices which led to homes being evacuated in Derry in the early hours of this morning have been found to be viable. A security alert was put in place at around 12.30am this morning in the Skeoge area of the city Nearly two dozen homes were evacuated from the Glenabbey Close/Beraghvale area as cordons were put in place after the report was received by the … [Read more...] about Two viable pipe bombs found after homes evacuated in Derry
Ireland among EU’s top earners in 2024
IRELAND ranked among the European Union’s top three highest-paying countries in 2024. New data from Eurostat, the EU’s statistical agency, shows that Ireland’s average annual full-time salary reached €61,100 last year, placing it third behind Denmark (€71,600) and Luxembourg (€83,000). The EU-wide average stood at €39,800, meaning Irish workers earned more than 50 per cent … [Read more...] about Ireland among EU’s top earners in 2024