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Further steps needed to preserve Irish beauty spot Sceilg Mhichíl

November 13, 2025 by

CONTINUED work is needed to protect Irish beauty spot Sceilg Mhichíl – also known as Skellig Michael - from the impacts of climate change. A report released this week has revealed that action taken so far to preserve the UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is located off the Co. Kerry coast, has had a positive impact. However more still needs to be done, the Climate Vulnerability … [Read more...] about Further steps needed to preserve Irish beauty spot Sceilg Mhichíl

Tributes paid to Martin Collins, activist on behalf of Ireland and the Irish in Britain

November 12, 2025 by

Tributes have been paid to Martin Collins who died on November 7. Martin played a central role in Irish solidarity movements in Britain for decades Martin Collins (bottom right) at the Save the Irish Post campaign launch at the offices of the Federation of Irish Societies, London in 2011 (image Malcolm McNally Photography) BROUGHT up in Bristol, Martin Collins studied … [Read more...] about Tributes paid to Martin Collins, activist on behalf of Ireland and the Irish in Britain

Ombudsman investigates death of woman in traffic incident ‘during a garda interaction’ in Co. Cork

November 12, 2025 by

FIOSRÚ, the Office of the Police Ombudsman in Ireland, has launched an investigation after a woman died in a traffic incident 'during a garda interaction'. The incident occurred in Ballyellis in Mallow, Co. Cork at around 6pm on Tuesday. The woman was pronounced deceased a short time later and her body removed to Cork University Hospital. Fiosrú revealed today that it had … [Read more...] about Ombudsman investigates death of woman in traffic incident ‘during a garda interaction’ in Co. Cork

‘No more shame’: Broadcaster Terry Christian expresses delight after getting Irish passport

November 12, 2025 by

BROADCASTER Terry Christian has expressed his delight at getting an Irish passport, saying he will feel 'no more shame'. Christian, raised in Manchester by parents from Dublin, has long expressed his pride in his Irish roots, previously backing a campaign to encourage people in Britain of Irish heritage to declare their ethnicity on the census form. The former presenter of … [Read more...] about ‘No more shame’: Broadcaster Terry Christian expresses delight after getting Irish passport

‘Huge boost’: Tánaiste welcomes news Dublin will host seven Euro 2028 games

November 12, 2025 by

TÁNAISTE Simon Harris has welcomed the news this evening that Dublin will host seven games at Euro 2028, describing it as 'a huge boost'. The tournament, which is being hosted jointly by Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales, was officially launched in London this evening. Of the 51 games at the 24-team finals, the Aviva Stadium will host five group games from at least two … [Read more...] about ‘Huge boost’: Tánaiste welcomes news Dublin will host seven Euro 2028 games

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On February 9, 2002, the Irish pound or punt ceased to be legal tender and was officially replaced by the euro. On January 1, 1999, the euro became the official currency in eurozone countries like Ireland, but the state did not began to withdraw the pound from national circulation until January 1, 2002. The withdrawal of the Irish pound was relatively slower than tender withdrawal in most other eurozone countries. By February 9, 2002, only 45% of the coins had actually been withdrawn. The state still allows all Irish coins and banknotes, from the formation of the Irish Free State onwards, to be exchanged for the euro at the Central Bank in Dublin.

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