FORMER Taoiseach Bertie Ahern believes a united Ireland is the “most desirable” option for people living across the island. The former Fianna Fáil politician, who served as Taoiseach from 1997 to 2008, and was leader of the party from 1994 to 2008, will outline his position on the nation’s future today at an event hosted by the New Ireland Commission at Dublin’s Leinster … [Read more...] about Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern claims united Ireland ‘most desirable’ option for people across the island
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Taoiseach and Spanish Prime Minister commit to work together to have Palestine recognised as a state
TAOISEACH Simon Harris and Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez have committed to continue to push for the recognition of Palestine as a state to bring a solution to the turmoil in Gaza. The premiers have discussed the “dire situation” in the Middle East this week and agreed to keep working together to push for an end to the conflict. A phone call, which took place yesterday … [Read more...] about Taoiseach and Spanish Prime Minister commit to work together to have Palestine recognised as a state
Arrest after teenage girl dies in collision in Co. Wicklow
A TEENAGE girl has died following a single-vehicle collision in Co. Wicklow. The girl was a passenger in the car when the collision occurred shortly before 5am on Sunday at Slaney Park in Baltinglass. She was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car, a male teenager, has been arrested on suspicion of offences under the Road Traffic Act. He is currently being … [Read more...] about Arrest after teenage girl dies in collision in Co. Wicklow
Encampment in support of Palestine forces TCD to close Book of Kells Experience
AN ONGOING protest in support of Palestine in the grounds of Trinity College Dublin (TCD) has forced the university to close several facilities, including the Book of Kells Experience. The protest began on Friday evening, resulting in the university limiting access to the campus to staff and students only. Around 70 protestors are involved in the demonstration, while images … [Read more...] about Encampment in support of Palestine forces TCD to close Book of Kells Experience
Young woman dies after falling at Cliffs of Moher
A WOMAN has died after falling at the Cliffs of Moher in Co. Clare. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon while the woman, aged in her 20s, was visiting the popular tourist attraction with friends. According to RTÉ News, the Coast Guard, RNLI and members of An Garda Síochána responded to the incident. The woman's body was recovered from the water at around 3pm by an RNLI … [Read more...] about Young woman dies after falling at Cliffs of Moher