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A LOCK of hair belonging to revolutionary leader Michael Collins is set to fetch up to €7k at auction this month. The item is one of a number of lots related to the historic Irishman which will go under the hammer in Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers’ sale of Eclectic Collection of Rare Books, Literature and Memorabilia. This lock of Michael Collins' hair is expected to fetch up to €7k … [Read more...] about Lock of Michael Collins’ hair expected to fetch thousands at auction

IRELAND has been selected as the host nation for the next instalment of an annual European maritime event. Cork city will be the base for European Maritime Day (EMD) 2025, which brings global leaders together for a two-day conference on maritime affairs and policies to support sustainable growth in the marine sector. "Ahead of Ireland's presidency of the EU in 2026, it is great … [Read more...] about Irish county with significant maritime history selected to host annual European event

TÁNAISTE Micheál Martin has pledged a reset in UK-Irish relations following his first official meeting with Britain’s new Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn. The pair met at Hillsborough Castle, marking their first official engagement since the new Labour Government was voted into power following the July 4 general election, where topics including the Legacy Act were up for … [Read more...] about NI Secretary stresses ‘need to address Troubles legacy’ in human rights compliant way

POLICE will be on patrol in Belfast today following a night of disruption in the city which saw paint and petrol bombs thrown at officers. A group of up to 50 young people were involved in the incident at the Broadway Roundabout area of south Belfast last night (July 15). Police vehicles and cars belonging to members of the public were damaged during the disorder, which lasted … [Read more...] about Extra police on patrol in Belfast following night of ‘protracted public disorder’

A BAN on owning XL Bully dogs will take effect in Ireland as of early next year. Further restrictions on the breeding and sale of the controversial dogs will come into effect later this year, with existing owners required to hold a certificate of exemption in order to keep them. The move has been announced by Ireland’s Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather … [Read more...] about ‘Public safety is priority’: Ireland announces ban on XL Bully dogs