BELFAST’S first Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann transformed the city with "music in every nook and cranny" according to local politicians SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP praised Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and Belfast City Council for delivering a “hugely successful” event this month, which ran in the heart of the city from August 2 – 9. It was the first time the Fleadh had been held in … [Read more...] about Belfast Fleadh ‘transformed’ the city while welcoming record numbers
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Cyclist hospitalised with serious injuries following collision with truck
A PENSIONER is in a serious condition in hospital after she collided with a truck while cycling in Co. Kildare. The incident happened on the R414 at Monasterevin at around 9.50am yesterday morning (August 10). The woman, who is aged in her 80s, was brought to the Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin for treatment of “serious injuries”, Gardaí confirmed in a statement. No other … [Read more...] about Cyclist hospitalised with serious injuries following collision with truck
Significant solar eclipse to be visible across Ireland on Wesnesday
A SIGNIFICANT solar eclipse is set to be visible across Ireland on Wednesday. The upcoming celestial event is said to comparable to previous eclipses in 2015 and 1999. While it won't be a total solar eclipse, up to 98 per cent of the Sun will be covered during the event from certain areas in Ireland. A solar eclipse occurs when the Earth, Moon and Sun align. As the Moon … [Read more...] about Significant solar eclipse to be visible across Ireland on Wesnesday
‘Stakes are even higher’ as Traitors Ireland returns to screens this month
THE TRAITORS IRELAND is returning to screens this month for a second series, with bosses claiming the 'stakes are even higher'. The first series of the Irish version of the show was a hit with audiences, with its most-watched episode drawing 818,000 viewers, putting it in the top-10 programmes of 2025. Its 12 episodes each averaged 557,000 live and same-day views, accounting … [Read more...] about ‘Stakes are even higher’ as Traitors Ireland returns to screens this month
Number of people seriously injured in Dublin collision
NINE people have been seriously injured following a road traffic collision in Dublin this morning, with one youth in a critical condition. The two-vehicle collision occurred on the M50 southbound between junction 11 and junction 12 of the M50 at around 5.30am. Gardaí said it responded to reports of a vehicle travelling northbound on the southbound carriageway of the M50. "The … [Read more...] about Number of people seriously injured in Dublin collision