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TWO new naval vessels have been unveiled in Ireland during a ceremony in Co. Cork. Tánaiste Micheál Martin hosted a naming and commissioning ceremony for L.É. Aoibhinn and L.É. Gobnait, in Haulbowline island in Cork Harbour this week. “L.É. Aoibhinn and L.É. Gobnait will play a vital role in safeguarding our nation’s security and, given the times we now live in, they will … [Read more...] about Ireland unveils new naval ships which will play ‘vital role’ in protecting the nation

A PASSENGER cap in place at Dublin Airport will likely be exceeded this year, its operators have warned. Some 3.46million people have travelled through the airport in August alone this year, marking the busiest month in the 84-year history of the airport. Between May and August, over 10 million passengers passed through its doors. As of the end of August, terminals passenger … [Read more...] about Dublin Airport set to exceed ‘outdated’ passenger cap after record-breaking summer

TAOISEACH Simon Harris led the celebrations after Team Ireland secured its first gold medal at the Paris Paralympics. Champion para cyclist Katie-George Dunlevy rode to victory with pilot Linda Kelly in the Para Cycling (road race) B Time Trial yesterday. The pair put in an impressive performance on the bike, covering 28.3km in a time of 38.16.58. Katie-George Dunlevy, right, … [Read more...] about ‘Ireland is so proud of you’: Taoiseach congratulates Katie-George Dunlevy as she strikes gold in Paris

GARDAÍ have appealed for information after a man died in a two-vehicle collision in Co. Roscommon. The incident occurred on the R280 at Arigna on Tuesday, September 3 at around 8.20pm. The male driver of one of the vehicles, who was aged in his 20s, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. A woman in her 50s and a boy were brought to Sligo University Hospital to be treated … [Read more...] about Appeal after man dies in collision in Co. Roscommon

KINGSPAN, the Co. Cavan-based insulation company, has been criticised in a report into the 2017 Grenfell disaster that claimed 72 lives. The firm's K15 product was not responsible for the fire and only a small amount was used in the building's construction, which Kingspan was not aware of until after the disaster. Extenral cladding, which was not manufactured by Kingspan, was … [Read more...] about Irish-based firm Kingspan criticised in Grenfell report over development and marketing practices