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SOME 350 drinking water fountains will be installed in public spaces across Ireland at a cost of €2m. Announced this week, the rollout is designed to reduce the use of plastic bottles by providing widespread public access to drinking water. "Drinking water fountains are a fundamental asset for local communities,” Ossian Smyth, Ireland’s Minister of State with special … [Read more...] about Drinking water fountains to be installed in public spaces across Ireland

AN Irish author who is determined to foster a sense of empathy for migrants among children has made the experience of immigration the focus of her latest book. Dublin-based writer Margaret Anne Suggs has written an allegorical picture book story which tackles issues of migration, acceptance and community, at a time when emotions are running high on the topic in Ireland. In The … [Read more...] about ‘Every child should hear stories about immigrants’ says Irish author who tackles migration in latest book

A MAN has been found guilty of a string of non-recent sex offences, included three counts of raping a girl. Stephen Richard Gallagher, 58, of Normandy Avenue in Colchester, Essex, sexually abused three girls, who were aged between 10 and 19 at the time of the offending. He appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday, May 30, where he was found guilty of 10 offences. "The three … [Read more...] about Man found guilty of ‘despicable’ non-recent sex offences

IRISH fast food chain Supermac's has claimed victory in a trademark dispute with global giant McDonald's. A ruling from Europe's General Court means McDonald's can no longer exclusively use the Big Mac term in the EU in relation to chicken sandwiches, poultry products or restaurants. Supermac's founder Joe McDonagh said the ruling represented a victory for small businesses, … [Read more...] about Irish chain Supermac’s claims victory over McDonald’s in trademark battle

SEARCHES are being carried out in Co. Antrim by police investigating the activities of the New IRA. The searches, which are being carried out by detectives from the Terrorism Investigation Unit, are taking place in the Slievenaghy Road area of Rasharkin. According to the BBC, around 20 army personnel are assisting the investigation and are utilising metal detectors and search … [Read more...] about Searches carried out by police investigating New IRA