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’
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Eight police officers attacked every day ‘worrying’ new figures reveal
EIGHT police officers are attacked in Northern Ireland every day, new figures reveal. The shocking statistics have been branded ‘unacceptable’ by Justice Minister Naomi Long. “Attacks on police officers, indeed attacks on any public servant are totally unacceptable,” she said, in response to the new PSNI figures. “Everyone deserves to be able to carry out their duties without … [Read more...] about Eight police officers attacked every day ‘worrying’ new figures reveal
Terence O’Rourke appointed new RTÉ chairperson as pay scandal report released
CULTURE Minister Catherine Martin has confirmed Terence O’Rourke as the new chairman of the RTÉ board. Currently chair of ESB, Mr O’Rourke is a former chair of Enterprise Ireland who spent decades with accountancy firm KPMG, where he became Managing Director in 2006. Speaking today, as his position at the controversy-laden Irish broadcaster was confirmed, he said: “I am … [Read more...] about Terence O’Rourke appointed new RTÉ chairperson as pay scandal report released
Inquest into death of Clannad co-founder
A Donegal coroner’s court records that Noel Duggan died of asphyxiation after choking on a piece of garlic bread AN INQUEST has found that Clannad co-founder Noel Duggan, the uncle of Enya, died in 2022 after choking on a piece of garlic bread on a night out with friends. Evidence of his sudden death in October 2022 was outlined by gardaí, witnesses and a pathologist before … [Read more...] about Inquest into death of Clannad co-founder
The Irish Post’s Birmingham Breakfast opens St Patrick’s weekend festivities
St Patrick's festivities in Birmingham begin next week with The Irish Post’s Birmingham Breakfast civic reception, part of worldwide celebrations of Ireland's national day CELEBRATING THE SAINT Bob Brolly at the Birmingham Breakfast in 2020 (picture Chris Egan) FESTIVITIES for St Patrick’s Day get underway this week. Irish communities across the globe from New York to Sydney, … [Read more...] about The Irish Post’s Birmingham Breakfast opens St Patrick’s weekend festivities