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Home of the Year series featuring late Hugh Wallace will air, RTÉ confirms

February 5, 2026 by

THE 2026 instalment of the Home of the Year series featuring late judge Hugh Wallace will air next month, RTÉ has confirmed. Now in its 12th series, the show was completed before Mr Wallace’s death in December 2025. In a statement isused this week, the Irish broadcaster stated that the show will air next month “with the full support of his family”. “Following the passing of our … [Read more...] about Home of the Year series featuring late Hugh Wallace will air, RTÉ confirms

Renewed appeal for information on collision which caused death of pensioner

February 5, 2026 by

GARDAÍ have renewed their appeal for information about a collision in Co. Laois which caued the death of a pedestrian. Officers were called to the incident on Main Street in Abbeyleix at around 7pm on Wednesday, January 28. A man, aged in his 70s, was hit by a car and taken to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, where he was later pronounced dead. No other injuries were … [Read more...] about Renewed appeal for information on collision which caused death of pensioner

Teenage girl in critical condition following collision between car and two pedestrians

February 5, 2026 by

A TEENAGE girl is in a critical condition in hospital following a collision in Co. Offaly. The young girl, who Gardaí confirm is in her mid-teens, was one of two pedestrians injured in the incident, which happened in Clara last night. Gardaí and emergency services were called to the collision involving a car and the two people on the Tullamore Road at around 6.15pm. “One of the … [Read more...] about Teenage girl in critical condition following collision between car and two pedestrians

Ireland’s culture minister to visit fire-damaged Notre Dame Cathedral while in Paris

February 5, 2026 by

CULTURE Minister Patrick O’Donovan is in Paris this week to strengthen the “deep connection” between Ireland and France. The minister arrived in the French capital yesterday for the three-day visit, which concludes on February 6. “Ireland and France share a deep cultural connection, built on centuries of exchange in arts, heritage, education and sport,” he said. “This visit is … [Read more...] about Ireland’s culture minister to visit fire-damaged Notre Dame Cathedral while in Paris

New research project will investigate cause of Lough Neagh contamination

February 5, 2026 by

A NEW research project will launch next month to discover the cause of the contamination of Lough Neagh. The lake is the largest in Ireland and the UK, but it is heavily polluted and concerns for its future have been raised since the appearance of toxic blue-green algae in the water. The blooms, which pose a risk to humans and animals, have appeared in the lake since 2023, and … [Read more...] about New research project will investigate cause of Lough Neagh contamination

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John Dillon, Irish nationalist and Home Rule activist, was born on September 4, 1851 in Dublin to the former “Young Irelander” John Black Dillon. After joining Isaac Butt’s Home Rule League in 1873, he gained attention by criticizing Butt’s mishandling of the Home Rule bill in parliament in 1879. He became an original member of the Irish National Land League. Dillon eventually joined the British parliament as an MP for Co. Tipperary and would stay in parliament for 35 years representing Ireland. Dillon was the last leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party.

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