DESIGNER Paul Costelloe will present the closing show at the inaugural Ireland Fashion Week its organisers have confirmed. The London-based Irishman will take a central role at the new event, which is due to take place in Dublin from October 6 to 10. Galway-born tech entrepreneur Ashley McDonnell is the person bringing fashion week to Irland for the very first time. The event … [Read more...] about Paul Costelloe will close inaugural Ireland Fashion Week
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Archaeologists discover ‘remarkable’ ancient ringfort overlooking Irish beauty spot
ARCHAEOLOGISTS have discovered an ancient ringfort which is believed to have been a settlement for rulers and nobles in Ireland’s early medieval period. Rathgurreen Ringfort, in the Maree area of Co. Galway, has been described as an “impressive high-status settlement that could date anywhere from the 5th to 12th century AD. The site, which overlooks Galway Bay, was the focus of … [Read more...] about Archaeologists discover ‘remarkable’ ancient ringfort overlooking Irish beauty spot
Message in a bottle from missing crew washes up on Irish shores four years later
A MESSAGE in a bottle discovered on the coast of a remote Irish island has captured global attention and revived questions surrounding the unexplained disappearance of a Taiwanese fishing crew more than four years ago. The bottle, found on the shore of Inisheer (Inis Oírr), the smallest of the Aran Islands, contained a handwritten note in a mix of Indonesian, English, and … [Read more...] about Message in a bottle from missing crew washes up on Irish shores four years later
Families seek truth over two Troubles-era killings
THE families of two people who were killed in Northern Ireland at the height of the Troubles have urged the government to help them find out what happened to their loved ones. Teresa Carson, 47, was found dead at the side of the Glen Road close to the junction with Shaw’s Road, Belfast in November 1974. William Marchant, 39, was shot on the Shankill Road in April 1987 and later … [Read more...] about Families seek truth over two Troubles-era killings
Justin Kelly confirmed as Ireland’s new Garda Commissioner
JUSTIN KELLY has been confirmed as Ireland’s new Garda Commissioner. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan made the announcement this morning, stating he was “very pleased” that the Government accepted his recommendation to appoint him to the role. Mr Kelly, who is currently serving as Deputy Commissioner Security, Strategy and Governance, will now assume the role of the … [Read more...] about Justin Kelly confirmed as Ireland’s new Garda Commissioner