A SEMI-AUTOMATIC machine gun is among ten firearms seized in Dublin over the past fortnight. The guns were found during more than 20 operations undertaken by Gardaí targeting serious crime and drug supply in the city. On March 29 a semi-automatic machine gun and bullets were found during the search of a house in Clondalkin. The following day (March 30), two guns were found in a … [Read more...] about Semi-automatic machine gun among ten ‘lethal’ firearms seized in Dublin
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United Ireland could cost up to €20bn a year, study suggests
THE financial cost of a united Ireland could be between €8bn and €20bn a year, according to a new study. Researchers at the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) have published a paper which focuses on subvention – meaning the shortfall between what a nation raises in taxes and what it spends on public service. This particular study examines what would happen … [Read more...] about United Ireland could cost up to €20bn a year, study suggests
Tour guide determined to tell stories of thousands of forgotten souls buried at Glasnevin Cemetery
A TOUR guide based at Glasnevin Cemetery is on a mission to share the stories of thousands of forgotten souls who are buried in the graveyard. Located in Dublin, where it first opened in 1832, Glasnevin is Ireland’s national cemetery. More than 1.5million people are buried there, among them some of the most notable figures of Ireland’s history – including the likes of Michael … [Read more...] about Tour guide determined to tell stories of thousands of forgotten souls buried at Glasnevin Cemetery
‘Sleep with the angels’: Baby boy dies following brave battle with rare muscular disorder
A BABY boy who was one of a pair of twins born with a rare muscular disorder has died in hospital. Nine-month-old Oisín Relihan and his twin brother Tadhg were born at Cork University Hospital in July 2023. It was shortly after their birth that parents, Cork natives Danny and Nicola, who now live in Clonmel, Tipperary, were give the devastating news that they had an extremely … [Read more...] about ‘Sleep with the angels’: Baby boy dies following brave battle with rare muscular disorder
Met Éireann names Storm Kathleen as gale force winds set to hit Ireland
STATUS orange and yellow wind warnings have been issued in Ireland as gale force winds are set to hit the country this weekend. Met Éireann has named Storm Kathleen and advised the public that she will bring “gale force southerly winds, with some severe and damaging gusts” on Saturday. Forecasters predict the storm will arrive on Irish shores at around 7am on Saturday (April 6) … [Read more...] about Met Éireann names Storm Kathleen as gale force winds set to hit Ireland