PSNI officers have confirmed a security alert at a GAA ground in Belfast yesterday afternoon was a ‘hoax’. The incident saw a suspicious object found at the Henry Jones Playing Fields on Church Road in Castlereagh, which are used by East Belfast GAA. In a statement this morning the PSNI confirmed the object had been “examined” and the threat declared a “hoax”. Church Road in … [Read more...] about Second security alert at GAA grounds in Belfast declared a ‘hoax’
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Council of Europe urges UK to promote use of Irish language in Northern Ireland
THE Council of Europe has called on the UK to make better efforts to promote the use of the Irish language in Northern Ireland. Experts at the organisation have published a report on the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man with regards to the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. Their findings show that the UK needs to “adopt language strategies for Irish and … [Read more...] about Council of Europe urges UK to promote use of Irish language in Northern Ireland
40 firefighters tackle blaze at derelict Belfast building
A BLAZE at a derelict building in Belfast is being treated as arson. Firefighters were called to the site of an unused building in the Saintfield Road area of Belfast at around 3am on September 18. The fire took hold in the ground floor of the building (Pic: NIFRS) A large fire had started on the ground floor of the three-storey site, which quickly spread. It took 40 … [Read more...] about 40 firefighters tackle blaze at derelict Belfast building
Irish Government approves nominations for 17 global ambassadors
THE Irish government has approved the nomination of 17 ambassadors for countries across the globe. They include representatives who will be positioned in newly established Irish Embassies in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Moldova. Each appointment will take place during 2025, subject to agreement by the receiving states. Tanaiste Micheál Martin “I know that those nominated … [Read more...] about Irish Government approves nominations for 17 global ambassadors
Plans approved to evacuate sick children from Gaza to Ireland
UP to 30 sick children are due to be evacuated out of Gaza and brought to Ireland for medical care. The plans have been approved by the Irish Government following a proposal by Ireland’s Health Minister Stephen Donnelly. Mr Donnelly, who made the proposal in response to a World Health Organisation (WHO) request to address the current health needs of people from Gaza, has spent … [Read more...] about Plans approved to evacuate sick children from Gaza to Ireland