HISTORIC records relating to some of Ireland’s most significant political figures are now available online for public viewing. The birth record of former Taoiseach Charles J Haughey and paperwork related to the death of former President Éamon de Valera, and his wife Sinéad, are among a tranche of new civil registration documents available to view online. Former President of … [Read more...] about Historic records relating to Charles Haughey and Éamon De Valera now available online
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‘Substantial’ cannabis farm discovered in Co. Armagh property
A CANNABIS farm with plants worth an estimated £40k has been discovered at a property in Co. Armagh. Police attended the site in Bessbrook on February 8 after receiving reports concerning the property. The cannabis farm discovered in Co. Armagh “This cannabis grow is now being dismantled and the plants within, which represent a significant quantity of street drugs, will be … [Read more...] about ‘Substantial’ cannabis farm discovered in Co. Armagh property
Athletes who represented Ireland at first Paralympic Games will be honoured at special event
AN event will be held next month to honour the “trailblazing” athletes who represented Ireland at the early Paralympic Games. First founded in 1960, where they were held in Rome, Italy, the sporting competition has been held every four years ever since. UnParalleled: A Celebration of Ireland’s Paralympic Past will celebrate the achievements of Irish athletes who took part in … [Read more...] about Athletes who represented Ireland at first Paralympic Games will be honoured at special event
IFTA announces nominees for Rising Star 2026 award
THE Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced the nominees for its annual Rising Star Award. Actors Louisa Harland and Carolyn Bracken and directors Brendan Canty and Myrid Carten are all in the running for this year’s gong. The winner will join the like of Saoirse Ronan, Michael Fassbender, Nicola Coughlan, Domhnall Gleeson and Jamie Dornan, who have all scooped … [Read more...] about IFTA announces nominees for Rising Star 2026 award
Man dies and five people injured in two separate collisions in Tipperary
A PENSIONER has died following a collision in Co. Tipperary. The driver, who was aged in his 70s, was seriously injured in the single vehicle collision on the R660 at Holycross at around 2.15pm on February 7. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A separate collision on the same day saw five people hospitalised. Just after 6.15am that morning, Gardaí and emergency services were … [Read more...] about Man dies and five people injured in two separate collisions in Tipperary