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A PRESIDENTIAL reception has been held to mark the centenary of the founding of the courts system in Ireland. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Courts of Justice Act 1924, which established Ireland’s modern, independent courts system. To honour the milestone President Michael D Higgins hosted Taoiseach Simon Harris as well as many senior members of the nation’s legal … [Read more...] about Centenary of foundation of Ireland’s courts system marked with presidential reception

A PAIR of Bristol-based martial artists have taken home UK Champion titles - and have now qualified to compete in the European Championships. Kieran McDermott and Esme McCarthy from the Thornbury Taekwondo Academy, took part in the UK International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) Finals Day, held in Reading. Only black belt students who had qualified at the National Championships … [Read more...] about Martial arts champions scoop gold medals at national competition

THE Irish Government will create an embassy in Palestine and appoint an Irish ambassador there following their formal recognition of the state today. At a meeting of government today Ireland formally recognised Palestine as a sovereign and independent state and agreed to establish full diplomatic relations between Dublin and Ramallah, which serves as its administrative … [Read more...] about Irish Ambassador to Palestine due to be appointed following Ireland’s formal recognition of the state

POLICE in Northern Ireland have publicly thanked a member of the public who reported a drink driver who was behind the wheel in the streets of Derry. After receiving the report, PSNI officers were able to locate the driver in the Strand Road area yesterday morning (May 27). The man was arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol in breath and possession of a class c … [Read more...] about Police thank member of public for reporting drink driver

MAKING changes to some of Ireland’s most iconic political symbols could be discussed in order to reach an agreement on a united Ireland, says former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams. The future of the Irish tricolour and the national anthem could both be discussed in order to create a united nation which represents its people as a whole, Mr Adams has said. “I am happy with the … [Read more...] about ADAMS: Changes to Irish flag and national anthem ‘could be on table’ in united Ireland talks