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
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Thousands march in Dublin as foreign affairs minister confirms Ireland ‘stands with Ukraine’
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’
‘Historic moment’ as sacred relics of martyred Irish saint set to return to Ireland for first time
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
Woman found with bullets and balaclavas sentenced for terrorism offences
A WOMAN who was found with bullets, balaclavas and instructions on how to build a bomb has been sentenced for terrorism offences in Co. Antrim. Jennifer Lennox was found with 118 bullets, 54 balaclavas and a bomb-making guide when PSNI officers raided a premises in Ballymoney in November 2021. PSNI Detective Inspector Lavery explained: “Following a search of a residential … [Read more...] about Woman found with bullets and balaclavas sentenced for terrorism offences
Tributes to tragic teen killed in collision on Irish road
TRIBUTES have been paid to a teenager who died when the car he was driving veered off a road in Co. Sligo. Rickie Devine Jr was pronounced dead at the scene of the single vehicle collision on the N17 at Ballinacarrow shortly after 8.15pm on February 22. "A young adult male, aged in his late teens, sustained serious injuries when the SUV he was driving veered off the road," … [Read more...] about Tributes to tragic teen killed in collision on Irish road