A BAN on the sale of Irish salmon in the US has been lifted it was confirmed this week. All exports of Irish farmed salmon and common spiny lobster to the United States were banned as of January 1, 2026. The ban followed a ruling made by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) due to a reported failure to meet regulatory standards. Yesterday the … [Read more...] about US markets reopen for sale of Irish salmon
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Tánaiste and Chancellor hold ‘constructive’ meeting in London
TÁNAISTE Simon Harris and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have “reaffirmed” relations between Britain and Ireland ahead of St Patrick’s Day. The pair met in London yesterday while the Tánaiste is in the city for the St Patrick’s week celebrations. They “held a warm and constructive meeting” a spokesperson for Mr Harris’ department said. Tánaiste Simon Harris and Chancellor Rachel … [Read more...] about Tánaiste and Chancellor hold ‘constructive’ meeting in London
Local guide helps visitors follow in St Patrick’s footsteps
A LOCAL historian in Armagh is helping visitors retrace the footsteps of Ireland’s patron saint along a growing walking route that blends history, hiking and holy sites. Donna Fox is a tour guide based in the city who leads visitors along part of the St Patrick’s Way, an 82-mile trail stretching from Armagh to Downpatrick, where Saint Patrick is traditionally believed to be … [Read more...] about Local guide helps visitors follow in St Patrick’s footsteps
Minister attends Ukraine’s first formal St Patrick’s day reception
IRELAND’S Minister for EU Affairs has confirmed Ireland’s continued solidarity with Ukraine on St Patrick’s Day. Minister Thomas Byrne is in Kyiv this week where he took part in he first formal event held to mark St Patrick’s Day since an Irish Embassy was established in the city in 2021. “I very much wanted to be here today, in Kyiv, to mark this occasion with you,” Minister … [Read more...] about Minister attends Ukraine’s first formal St Patrick’s day reception
Oscar winners Jessie Buckley and Richard Baneham will ‘inspire next generation’ of Irish storytellers
THE achievements of Oscar winners Jessie Buckley and Richard Baneham will 'inspire the next generation of Irish storytellers' a spokesperson for Screen Ireland has said. Buckley and Baneham both emerged victorious from the 98th Academy Awards ceremony, which took place in Los Angeles on March 15. Buckley made history by becoming the first Irish woman to scoop the Best Actress … [Read more...] about Oscar winners Jessie Buckley and Richard Baneham will ‘inspire next generation’ of Irish storytellers