WHEN the House of Commons is sitting members of parliament from across Britain get busy representing their constituents. Theirs is the business of policy making, law-guiding and debating the societal rules that govern us all. They raise the issues that affect those living in their constituencies, a role some of them have held for many years. Away from their day job, however, … [Read more...] about Shamrock, Tayto and a trip to the Irish centre: MPs share their most memorable St Patrick’s Day
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Man in critical condition after assault in Co. Cork
A MAN is in a critical condition in hospital following a serious assault in Co. Cork. The incident occurred on the Newtown Road in Cobh on Friday evening. According to RTÉ, the assault was carried out with a bladed weapon in a shop car park. "Gardaí attended the scene of an incident that occurred at approximately 8pm last night, Friday, March 15, 2024, on the Newtown Road in … [Read more...] about Man in critical condition after assault in Co. Cork
The Irish Post’s St Patrick’s Birmingham Breakfast
Our photographer CHRIS EGAN was at The Irish Post’s Birmingham Breakfast in the magnificent surroundings of the Council House in Birmingham’s city centre to get a flavour of the event — the music, the craic, the culture, and of course the odd pint of Guinness Lady Mayoress Mrs Vidya Wati, Lord Mayor of Birmingham Cllr Chaman Lal, Irish Post owner Elgin Loane, Ambassador Martin … [Read more...] about The Irish Post’s St Patrick’s Birmingham Breakfast
Stormont Executive ministers in Washington for St Patrick’s festivities
EXCLUSIVE by Peter Kelly in Washington DC Michelle O'Neill to US audiences: 'we're open for business' Michelle O'Neill, Nancy Pelosi and Emma Little-Pengelly Northern Ireland is in a new era, Stormont leaders told exclusive Washington audiences this week. They were speaking ahead of meeting US President Joe Biden at the White House in the annual St Patrick's Day celebrations … [Read more...] about Stormont Executive ministers in Washington for St Patrick’s festivities
Government announces €9m funding pot to restore historic buildings across Ireland
GRANTS worth €9m have been earmarked by the Irish Government to support the renovation and restoration of some of the country’s most historic buildings. The funding, which has been allocated under the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, will see 676 projects receive support. That includes €4.5m in funding for 114 projects under the annual Historic Structures … [Read more...] about Government announces €9m funding pot to restore historic buildings across Ireland