NEARLY 20,000 native oysters are being reintroduced to Dún Laoghaire Harbour as part of a major restoration effort aimed at reviving the species in Dublin Bay after a 200-year absence. The project is being led by the Green Ocean Foundation and is aiming not only to restore oyster populations but also to improve water quality. The oysters, harvested from the waters off County … [Read more...] about Thousands of oysters return to Dublin Bay
Irishman who coached Real Madrid given graveside tribute before Champions League tie
Arthur Johnson from Dublin, a seminal figure in Real Madrid’s rise to the top, was remembered at his graveside in Liverpool this week Arthur Johnson circa 1905 (Public domain image based on historical sources — early 20th century pic) The star performers of Real Madrid: Alfredo Di Stéfano, Ferenc Puskás, Zinedine Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo — just some of the GOAT players who … [Read more...] about Irishman who coached Real Madrid given graveside tribute before Champions League tie
Why an Irishman living in London buried himself alive
A NEW documentary tells the fascinating story of an Irishman living in London who buried himself alive. Tipperary-born labourer Michael 'Mick' Meaney was working in the capital when he decided to stage his own burial despite not being dead. It was 1968 and the Ballyporeen native wanted to compete in the world record competition for ‘Longest Time Spent Buried Alive’. Michael … [Read more...] about Why an Irishman living in London buried himself alive
More renters seeking help as risk of homelessness rises dramatically
THE NUMBER of Irish renters at risk of homelessness and looking for help from national housing charity Threshold has risen by nearly a quarter in the past year. The vast majority of cases are linked to landlords selling their properties. Between July and September 2025, 2,160 people contacted Threshold for help because they were at risk of homelessness, a 22.8 per cent increase … [Read more...] about More renters seeking help as risk of homelessness rises dramatically
Northern Ireland signs memorandum of understanding marking ‘unique relationship’ with US
AN HISTORIC memorandum of understanding has been signed this week marking the “unique relationship” between Northern Ireland and the US. The document was signed by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and America250 Commissioner Joe Crowley at the Ulster American Folk Park in Co. Tyrone on November 4. Mr Crowley represents the US Semiquincentennial Commission, which has been … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland signs memorandum of understanding marking ‘unique relationship’ with US