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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

AN arrest has been made in Co. Kerry after a man was found dead in a village in the early hours of the morning. The man, aged in his 40s, was found with fatal injuries following an incident in Knockanure, in the early hours of yesterday morning (May 27). Gardaí are currently investigating “all the circumstances” surrounding his death they confirmed. “Gardaí and Emergency … [Read more...] about Arrest made and probe launched after man killed in Co. Kerry attack

A MAN and a woman have been arrested in relation to an investigation into an explosion at a service station in Co. Donegal in 2022. The devastating incident at the Applegreen station in Creeslough on October 7, 2022 killed 10 people – aged between five and 59 years old. Yesterday, Gardaí confirmed that they had made two arrests in connection with their investigation into the … [Read more...] about Man and woman arrested over Creeslough explosion which killed 10 people

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