A COUNSELLING service directed at men aged between 30 and 50 has seen such strong demand that it will be rolled out in three further counties across Ireland. Aimed at targeting those within the “high suicide risk” age group, the Men’s Free Counselling programme first launched in September 2025 backed by a €2m allocation in Government funding. It provided a range of free … [Read more...] about Men’s counselling services set to be expanded across Ireland
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Appeal issued on second anniversary of ‘high risk’ missing person
AN appeal has been issued on the second anniversary of the disappearance of a man from Belfast. Jason Hughes was reported missing in August 2024. However the 27-year-old was last seen by his family on April 26 of that year. An investigation into his whereabouts was launched, with Mr Smith described as “high risk”. "Jason is known to have links to the Belfast area and we are … [Read more...] about Appeal issued on second anniversary of ‘high risk’ missing person
New NI Secretary attends Fleadh Cheoil launch during first visit to North
NEWLY appointed Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant has attended a Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann launch event during his first official visit to the North. The Labour MP for Rhondda and Ogmore in Wales took up the Secretary role on July 20 following a cabinet reshuffle by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. He replaced outgoing NI Secretary Hilary Benn. This week Mr Bryant was in … [Read more...] about New NI Secretary attends Fleadh Cheoil launch during first visit to North
Fleadh set to bring £52m economic boost to Northern Ireland
HOSTING the 2026 Fleadh is expected to bring an economic boost of £52m to Northern Ireland. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is underway in Belfast this week, with the city hosting the annual celebration of Irish music and culture for the first time. The event, which runs from August 2 – 9, will draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city over the coming days. It will also … [Read more...] about Fleadh set to bring £52m economic boost to Northern Ireland
Former Irish Nationwide CEO Michael Fingleton dies
FORMER CEO of the Irish Nationwide Building Society (INBS) Michael Fingleton has died. The 88-year-old died on August 2, following a period of ill health caused by a stroke. A Sligo native, who was born in Tubbercurry, Mr Fingleton trained as an accountant and a barrister but chose the banking route for his lengthy professional career. He ran the building lender INBS from 1971 … [Read more...] about Former Irish Nationwide CEO Michael Fingleton dies