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IRISH prisoners will be taught how to retrofit homes before they are released back into society. A new pilot scheme will see inmates undertake a training programme designed to give them skills to gain employment when they leave prison. The initiative went live in Midlands Prison, a medium security facility for adult males, in Co. Laois yesterday (February 26). There inmates who … [Read more...] about Irish prison inmates will be taught how to retrofit homes before release

THE Irish ‘understand what it means to be a migrant’ a government representative said as 1200 new Irish citizens were welcomed in Dublin. Two Irish citizenship ceremonies took place at the National Concert Hall, where applicants from 105 countries around the world - and living in 31 counties on the island of Ireland - were conferred as Irish citizens. “Citizenship ceremonies … [Read more...] about ‘We understand what it means to be a migrant’: 1200 new Irish citizens conferred at Dublin ceremonies

AN ‘unacceptable’ attack on a young man in Co. Armagh is being treated as a disability hate crime, police have confirmed. The man was left with serious facial injuries after being assaulted by a group of six teenage boys. The incident happened in the High Street Mall area of Portadown at around 5.20pm on Saturday, February 24. "It was reported that at around 5.20pm, a young man … [Read more...] about Vulnerable teen targeted by gang in disability hate crime attack

THOUSANDS of people have taken to the streets of Dublin this weekend in protest against the ongoing war in Ukraine. The sombre second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbour fell yesterday (February 24). Tánaiste Micheál Martin marked the day by reinforcing the nation’s support for the embattled nation, claiming “Ireland will not waver in support for … [Read more...] about Thousands march in Dublin as foreign affairs minister confirms Ireland ‘stands with Ukraine’

THE relics of an Irish-born saint who was martyred in Germany in 689AD will be brought to Ireland for the first time this year. Born in Cloughbally, Co. Cavan in 640AD, Saint Kilian is believed to have received his religious training at a monastery in Rosscarbery, Co. Cork. He later founded his own monastery in Kenmare, Co. Kerry, where he trained his fellow monks and laid … [Read more...] about ‘Historic moment’ as sacred relics of martyred Irish saint set to return to Ireland for first time