PRESENTER Dermot O’Leary fronts a new show which commemorates the 200-year anniversary of the founding of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). The second-generation Irishman, who was born in Colchester, Essex to parents who hail from Wexford, is an ambassador for the RNLI, having grown up on the east coast of England and spending time in Ireland. The This Morning … [Read more...] about Dermot O’Leary admits Irish roots inspired love of history as new documentary explores RNLI at war
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Two petrol bombs thrown through living room window in late night attack
POLICE are investigating an attack overnght which saw two petrol bombs thrown through a living room window in Co. Antrim. The incident happened at a house in the Queen Street area of Ballymena at around 10.15pm last night (March 4). “Shortly before 10.15pm on Monday, March 4, it was reported that two petrol bombs were thrown through the living room window of a house in the … [Read more...] about Two petrol bombs thrown through living room window in late night attack
Arson investigation launched following fire at former school
AN investigation has been launched after 50 firefighters worked for hours to put out a blaze at a former school. Police are appealing for information and witnesses to the incident, where fire broke out at the former site of Lisneal College in Drumahoe, Derry at around 8pm on March 3. PSNI officers were called to the scene on Drumahoe Road shortly after 9pm, where the Northern … [Read more...] about Arson investigation launched following fire at former school
Dublin City Council holds first ever meeting entirely in Irish
LAST night’s monthly meeting of Dublin City Council was held entirely in Irish for the first time ever. The meeting took place at City Hall at 6.15pm, where the debates about local issues got underway in Gaelic. There were live interpreting services available for those in the chamber who were unable to decipher the language. In a statement the Council said it was “proud to hold … [Read more...] about Dublin City Council holds first ever meeting entirely in Irish
President of Ireland remains in hospital recuperating from ‘mild transient weakness’
THE President of Ireland remains in hospital this week after experiencing ‘a mild transient weakness’. President Michael D Higgins was admitted to St James’s Hospital in Dublin on Thursday, February 29 after he became unwell. Tests completed since his admission have all been “positive “ his office stated this week, while confirming that the 82-year-old will remain in hospital … [Read more...] about President of Ireland remains in hospital recuperating from ‘mild transient weakness’