THE full Para athletics team that will represent Ireland at the Paralympic Games this summer has been announced today. A five person Para athletics team will fly to Paris for the Games which take place from August 28 to September 8. The addition of these five athletes brings the team size to 12 named so far with the remaining members of the team to be announced over the next … [Read more...] about Ireland names its full athletics squad for Paris Paralympics 2024
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms plans to visit Dublin for meeting with Taoiseach
PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer will meet with Taoiseach Simon Harris in Dublin this autumn. The newly elected British leader confirmed his intention to visit Ireland following the first bilateral meeting between the two statesmen which was held last night. Taoiseach Simon Harris was invited to the Prime Minister’s summer country home Chequers for dinner yesterday (July 17). The … [Read more...] about Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms plans to visit Dublin for meeting with Taoiseach
Man convicted of killing Michael Murphy in Boxing Day attack
A MAN has been convicted of killing another man in a violent and aggressive Boxing Day attack. Jurejs Vankovs has been found guilty of the manslaughter of 49-year-old Michael Murphy following a trial at Wood Green Crown Court which concluded yesterday (July 17). The court heard that Mr Murphy died after an argument between himself and 39-year-old Vankovs escalated. The pair, … [Read more...] about Man convicted of killing Michael Murphy in Boxing Day attack
Set dancing, GAA sports and St Brigid’s cross weaving given state recognition as ‘integral to Irish culture’
FOUR traditional Irish practices have been given state recognition this week for being integral... … [Read more...] about Set dancing, GAA sports and St Brigid’s cross weaving given state recognition as ‘integral to Irish culture’
Woman who skipped bail after being sentenced for stealing pensioner’s purse extradited from Ireland
A WOMAN who skipped bail after being convicted of stealing a pensioners purse in Belfast has bee... … [Read more...] about Woman who skipped bail after being sentenced for stealing pensioner’s purse extradited from Ireland
