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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Tributes to ‘kind, gentle’ man who died following collision in Limerick
A MAN who died following a collision in Limerick has been remembered as “the most gentle of souls”. James Forde died on November 26 after he was hit by a car while on the Ennis Road at around 2pm. Gardaí investigating the collision confirmed that the car involved, a maroon-coloured Ford Focus, “failed to remain at the scene”. The car has since been recovered and a man, aged in … [Read more...] about Tributes to ‘kind, gentle’ man who died following collision in Limerick
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
Two Irish locations feature in list of world’s most action-packed road trips
TWO locations in Ireland feature in a list of the top ten most action-packed road trips in the world. The Causeway Coastal Route in Northern Ireland and the Ring of Kerry in the south both feature in the rankings. Compiled by travel insurance providers InsureandGo, the list features the road trips which offer the most landmarks and attractions to see along the way. Top of the … [Read more...] about Two Irish locations feature in list of world’s most action-packed road trips
Prendergast retains place for Australia clash
Irish head coach Andy Farrell has made a bold decision today by selecting Leinster and Irish out-half Sam Prendergast for the clash against Australia on Saturday. Prendergast started his first Ireland game against Fiji last weekend and will now be tasked with duties at 10 for Ireland against Joe Schmidt's Australia side. Hugo Keenan, Mack Hansen, and James Lowe will start in … [Read more...] about Prendergast retains place for Australia clash