TAOISEACH Simon Harris has called for an end to the conflict in Gaza after a ceasefire agreement brought a halt the fighting in Lebanon. A 60-day ceasefire has been agreed between Israel and Hezbollah. Brokered by the US, it came into effect yesterday (November 27) at 4am local time, and brings 13 months of conflict to an end if it continues to hold. “I very much welcome that … [Read more...] about Taoiseach urges end to violence in Gaza following ceasefire in Lebanon
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Couple’s unique prints celebrating Irish language are global hit
A COUPLE who create unique pieces of art which celebrate the Irish language have attracted a global fanbase. Heather Gilroy and Peter O'Neill launched Prints of Ireland in 2020. The couple, who hail from Skerries in north Dublin, are seasoned travellers who collected modern artworks from every country they visited over the years. It was while at home in Dublin that they … [Read more...] about Couple’s unique prints celebrating Irish language are global hit
Teenager shot in ‘deplorable’ act of violence in Derry
A TEENAGER is in hospital after being shot in the leg while walking to visit a friend in Derry last night. At around 10pm the young man was followed by a group of people as he walked along Springtown Road on his way to visit a friend in the Creggan area. He was shot in the leg, sustaining serious injuries which will require surgery. "It's appalling that a young person should be … [Read more...] about Teenager shot in ‘deplorable’ act of violence in Derry
Irish firm wins €900k contract with European Space Agency
AN Irish firm which uses image-based analytics technology to monitor land use has won a substantial contract with the European Space Agency (ESA). The remote sensing company Proveye has been awarded the €900k deal which allows it to develop its platform to provide high-precision, metric-based measurement and monitoring of land use in the world’s grasslands. Proveye’s unique … [Read more...] about Irish firm wins €900k contract with European Space Agency
Wales boss not ‘fearful’ of Ireland ahead of play-off final qualifying tie
Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson has claimed that her side has no reason to fear Eileen Gleeson's Ireland team ahead of their first leg of the play-off final tie in Cardiff tomorrow. The sides will meet for a potential place in Switzerland next summer, with a win for either over the two legs having very different implications for both. For Wales, it means their first-ever major … [Read more...] about Wales boss not ‘fearful’ of Ireland ahead of play-off final qualifying tie