A NEW framework has been launched designed to bolster relations between Scotland and Ireland. Ireland’s Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond met with First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney in Dublin yesterday to launch the new Ireland Scotland Bilateral Cooperation Framework 2030. “Ireland and Scotland share deep, historic ties and a … [Read more...] about New framework launched to bolster relations between Ireland and Scotland
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Immigration rules tightened to make Ireland’s asylum system more ‘efficient’
NEW immigration rules and policies are set to be introduced in Ireland to make the nation’s asylum system more “efficient”. Justice Minister Jim O’Callghan has received government approval for the new measures, which include toughened criteria around family reunifications and citizenship applications and the requirement that asylum seekers who are employed in the country … [Read more...] about Immigration rules tightened to make Ireland’s asylum system more ‘efficient’
Man left seriously injured after being attacked by armed gang in Co. Down
A MAN has been left seriously injured after he was attacked by an armed and masked gang in Co. Down. The incident happened during an aggravated burglary at a property in the Conlig area of Newtownards last night. Detectives are now appealing for witnesses as they attempt to trace the four men involved. "We received a report just after 11.30pm that four masked men had forced … [Read more...] about Man left seriously injured after being attacked by armed gang in Co. Down
Wrong anthem gaffe sees God Save the King played ahead of Ireland women’s under-19 game
THE IRELAND Women's Under-19 team's 2026 European Championship qualifying campaign got off to an inauspicious start when the wrong anthem was played ahead of their opening clash with Sweden today. To add insult to injury, instead of Amhrán na bhFiann, it was British national anthem God Save the King that blared out from the PA system. However, the Irish players themselves rose … [Read more...] about Wrong anthem gaffe sees God Save the King played ahead of Ireland women’s under-19 game
AIB says customers spent €250,000 on flights in the hour after World Cup play-off draw
IRISH bank AIB has revealed customers spend €250,000 on flights in the hour after last week's European play-off draw for the World Cup. Last Thursday's draw in Zurich saw Ireland pitted against Czechia, with the single-legged semi-final to be played in the Central European country next March. According to AIB, after the tie was confirmed, its customers spent a … [Read more...] about AIB says customers spent €250,000 on flights in the hour after World Cup play-off draw