FUNDING of £450k has been announced to help authorities in Northern Ireland explore potential solutions for an ongoing algae problem at a popular beauty spot. Lough Neagh is the largest lough in Ireland and the UK but it is heavily polluted and concerns for its future were raised last summer with the appearance of toxic blue-green algae in the water. The blooms, which pose a … [Read more...] about Funding announced to ‘explore’ solutions to Lough Neagh toxic algae issues
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CCTV to be brought to GAA grounds targeted in ‘long line of attacks’ in Belfast
COUNCILLORS are working on bringing CCTV to a GAA club grounds in Belfast which has been the subject of multiple sectarian motivated attacks. The Henry Jones Playing Field in the Church Road area of east Belfast is the home of East Belfast GAA. For months the site has been targeted in a series of attacks deemed hate crimes by the PSNI. Yesterday the grounds were targeted once … [Read more...] about CCTV to be brought to GAA grounds targeted in ‘long line of attacks’ in Belfast
Four eagle chicks released into wild under scheme to bring extinct species back to Ireland
FOUR white-tailed eagle chicks have been released into the wild in Ireland as part of a project to reintroduce the once extinct species back to the island. Tánaiste Michéal Martin and Ireland’s Nature Minister Malcolm Noonan were in attendance today when the chicks were released at Killarney National Park, where a long-term reintroduction programme is underway. Some 27 … [Read more...] about Four eagle chicks released into wild under scheme to bring extinct species back to Ireland
Funeral confirmed for mother-of-two killed in Cork attack
FUNERAL details have been confirmed for a mother-of-two who was found fatally injured in a burning building in Cork over the weekend. Daena Walsh was found seriously injured at her home in Midleton at around 4.15pm on August 2. The 27-year-old, a mother of two young boys, was found with stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Daena Walsh was found dead at her home in … [Read more...] about Funeral confirmed for mother-of-two killed in Cork attack
Wiffen ‘happy but disappointed at the same time’ with bronze medal
Ireland's Daniel Wiffen has expressed mixed emotions after winning another Olympic medal. While he's happy with his achievement, he is also disappointed that it wasn’t another gold. Wiffen won gold for Ireland in the 800m freestyle swimming final on Tuesday, raising expectations that he would make it two golds in a row. However, that wasn't the case on Sunday. American swimmer … [Read more...] about Wiffen ‘happy but disappointed at the same time’ with bronze medal