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PRESIDENT Michael D. Higgins has spent a second consecutive night at St James’s Hospital in Dublin, where he is receiving treatment for an infection. A spokesperson confirmed that the president’s condition has continued to improve, though doctors have advised him to remain in hospital to complete the prescribed course of treatment. “The president is in good spirits and feeling … [Read more...] about President Higgins spends second night in hopital following infection

A TEENAGE boy and girl have both been charged in relation to an assault on a pedestrian in Belfast. The victim was attacked as they walked along a pedestrian walkway suspended over train tracks in the Lisburn Road area, near a hospital, on Monday, October 6. A 16-year-old boy has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, attempted grievous bodily harm with intent and … [Read more...] about Teenage boy and girl charged over assault on pedestrian

BELFAST boxing star Lewis Crocker has been honoured with a civic reception in his home city. The sports icon became the IBF World Welterweight Champion last month after defeating rival Paddy Donovan in a sellout bout at Windsor Park. Newly crowned Crocker was welcomed to City Hall this week by Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tracy Kelly, who hosted the special event to mark … [Read more...] about Belfast boxing star Lewis Crocker celebrated at City Hall reception

TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has congratulated President-elect Catherine Connolly on her successful election campaign. The Galway native, who has served as TD for Galway West since 2016 and in 2020 was the first woman elected as Deputy Speaker of Dáil Éireann, claimed more than 63 per cent of the first preference votes when the Irish public went to the ballot box on October 24 to … [Read more...] about Taoiseach congratulates President-elect Catherine Connolly on successful campaign

IRELAND’S diaspora minister is in the US this week to discuss how the government plans to engage with its citizens abroad going forward. Minister Neale Richmond will visit San Francisco and Chicago to engage with members of the Irish community on the nation’s new diaspora strategy. He will engage with people from the world of business, community care, education, journalism and … [Read more...] about Diaspora Minister set to open new Ireland House in Chicago during US visit