DANIEL MULHALL former Irish Ambassador who served in Washington DC from 2017-2022, and in London from 2013-2017 gives the current state of play in the race to the White House A MARATHON and a sprint both involve running, but they require very different qualities. The campaign for the US Presidency is the ultimate political marathon. When I was Ambassador in Washington, I … [Read more...] about The US Presidential race — when a marathon turns into a sprint
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Immigration into Ireland at 17-year high new figures reveal
NEW figures have revealed that immigration levels into Ireland are at a 17-year high. Data released by Ireland’s Central Statistics Office (CSO) today show that in the year to April 2024, the population in Ireland rose by 98,700 people. That is the largest 12-month population increase since 2008. Over the same period the nation welcomed 149,200 immigrants, a 17-year high, which … [Read more...] about Immigration into Ireland at 17-year high new figures reveal
Taoiseach ‘thrilled’ to join Ireland’s athletes in France ahead of Paralympics competition opening
TAOISEACH Simon Harris has met with the athletes who will represent Ireland in the Paris Paralympics which kick off tomorrow. Some 35 athletes make up Team Ireland for the competition in France. They will compete across nine para sports – namely archery, athletics, cycling, equestrian, swimming, powerlifting, rowing, table tennis and triathlon. Taoiseach Simon Harris met with … [Read more...] about Taoiseach ‘thrilled’ to join Ireland’s athletes in France ahead of Paralympics competition opening
Ireland ‘deeply disturbed’ by disruption to aid operations in Gaza as 50,000 children face threat of polio
ISRAEL’S “shameful” disruption of aid and food operations in Gaza is “inexcusable and indefensible" Ireland’s Taoiseach Simon Harris said today. Speaking from France, where he will attend a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris this afternoon, the Taoiseach said evacuation orders issued by Israel yesterday, which stopped the United Nation’s (UN) vital … [Read more...] about Ireland ‘deeply disturbed’ by disruption to aid operations in Gaza as 50,000 children face threat of polio
Police name motorcyclist who died following collision in County Antrim
A MOTORCYCLIST who died after being involved in a collision in Co. Antrim has been named. Andrew Agnew died in hospital shortly after the incident which happened in Dunloy at around 8.20pm last night (August 26). The 53-year-old was driving a Triumph motorcycle which collided with a grey Volkswagen Polo at the junction of Frosses Road and Station Road. Andrew Agnew died … [Read more...] about Police name motorcyclist who died following collision in County Antrim