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Survivors asked for feedback on services connecting them with birth records in Ireland

June 11, 2026 by

A SURVEY has been launched to help improve services which connect mother and baby home survivors with their birth records. The Irish Government has launched the online survey this week, which seeks to gain feedback on the experience of those who have used services created under the Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022. The legislation provides access to birth certificates and … [Read more...] about Survivors asked for feedback on services connecting them with birth records in Ireland

Government approves legislation to establish domestic violence register in Ireland

June 11, 2026 by

THE Government has approved legislation to establish a domestic violence register in Ireland. Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan secured approval this week to publish the proposed legislation, known as ‘Jennie’s Law’, which will see those convicted of domestic violence offences against a partner or former partner to be included on a public register. It is named in memory of … [Read more...] about Government approves legislation to establish domestic violence register in Ireland

Investigation underway after cannabis worth €500k seized at Shannon Airport

June 11, 2026 by

CANNABIS with an estimated street value of over €500k has been seized at Shannon Airport. An investigation is now underway following the discovery of the drugs, which arrived at the airport on Co. Clare on a shipment from the US. The drugs seized at Shannon Airport yesterday with the help of detector dog Brody (Pic: Revenue) They were destined for an address in the mid-west of … [Read more...] about Investigation underway after cannabis worth €500k seized at Shannon Airport

Gardaí appeal for information on movements of car after driver fled fatal collision in Co. Limerick

June 10, 2026 by

GARDAÍ have appealed for information on the movements of a vehicle after the driver fled the scene of a fatal collision in Co. Limerick. The incident occurred on the N21 between Abbeyfeale and Newcastle West at around 11pm on Monday, June 8. A man aged in his 30s, who was a passenger in the Seat Leon, was pronounced deceased at the scene of the three-vehicle collision. Gardaí … [Read more...] about Gardaí appeal for information on movements of car after driver fled fatal collision in Co. Limerick

Kieran McKenna steps down as Ipswich boss after winning promotion to Premier League

June 10, 2026 by

KIERAN McKENNA has announced he is stepping down as manager of Ipswich Town, just one month after leading them back to the Premier League. The Co. Fermanagh native, who has spent four-and-a-half seasons at the Suffolk club, said he wanted a break from management to spend time with his family. Ipswich chairman Mark Ashton said he was 'gutted' by McKenna's decision but hailed his … [Read more...] about Kieran McKenna steps down as Ipswich boss after winning promotion to Premier League

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August 28, 1987

On this date in 1987, Director John Huston passed away from pneumonia at the age of 81. Huston, whose father Walter Huston was of Irish descent, began his career as a writer and eventually got a contract with Samuel Goldwyn Productions as a script editor. As a director, Huston’s first big hit was 1941’s “The Maltese Falcon.” After visiting Ireland, Huston became an Irish citizen in 1964 and sent his daughter, actress Anjelica, to be educated at Kylemore Abbey. Huston also directed an adaptation of James Joyce’s “The Dead” in 1987. It was his last film.

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