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‘Ireland’s most traumatic event’: Taoiseach reflects on impact of the Famine
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has reflected on the impact of the Famine in Ireland as “one of the most profound and defining periods in our history”. The National Famine Commemoration took place on May 17 at the Irish Workhouse Centre in Portumna, County Galway. An annual event, it is held in remembrance of all those who suffered, died or was forced to emigrate due to An Gorta … [Read more...] about ‘Ireland’s most traumatic event’: Taoiseach reflects on impact of the Famine
IN PICTURES: President Connolly visits the Chelsea Flower Show
PRESIDENT Catherine Connolly has enjoyed a special viewing of the Chelsea Flower Show while on a three-day trip to Britain this week. The Irish head of state visited the iconic flower show, which is located in the historic grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, along the banks of the River Thames, this morning. The annual event, which opened to the public today, runs from May … [Read more...] about IN PICTURES: President Connolly visits the Chelsea Flower Show
Police patrols increased after ‘threatening email’ sent to schools in Antrim
A PSNI investigation has been launched after an email described as “threatening” was sent to schools and businesses across Co. Antrim. “Police received reports today, Tuesday 19th May, of an email having been sent to multiple schools and businesses in the County Antrim area,” the police force confirmed. “Officers are investigating the contents included within this email, and … [Read more...] about Police patrols increased after ‘threatening email’ sent to schools in Antrim
Witness appeal after young man dies in Wexford collision
A YOUNG man has died following a collision in Co. Wexford. The single vehicle incident happened on the R702 near Curraghgraigue in Enniscorthy at around 11.30am yesterday morning (May 18). The driver of the car, a man aged in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has since been taken to the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford. The man's body has been taken … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after young man dies in Wexford collision