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A WILDLIFE park in Co. Cork is celebrating a double success in its conservation work after endangered lion and tiger cubs were born at the site recently. Two critically-endangered Sumatran tiger cubs were born at Fota Wildlife Park on June 16 to mother Jambi and father Batak, marking the first time more than one cub has been born in a single litter at the park. Meanwhile, three … [Read more...] about Endangered lion and tiger cubs born at Co. Cork’s Fota Wildlife Park

RTÉ has announced the return of hit TV series Kin as part of a record-breaking year for Irish drama from the broadcaster. The programme, which follows the fictional Dublin crime family the Kinsellas, has been a hit with viewers and critics since premiering in 2021. Following a hiatus after series two aired in 2023, Kin is set to return for a third series that promises to be … [Read more...] about RTÉ announces return of hit series Kin as part of record-breaking year for Irish drama

SINN FÉIN'S Gerry Kelly is to step down from his role as an MLA at the next Assembly election after almost three decades in the role. Kelly represented North Belfast on the Northern Ireland Forum from 1996 until 1998, at which time he was elected as an MLA for the constituency. He has been the only ever-present MLA in the constituency since then but the 73-year-old has said he … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly to step down at next Assembly election after almost three decades

THE REMAINS of a further 22 infants have been discovered at the site of a former mother and baby home in Tuam, Co. Galway. It brings to 99 the total number of remains of infants unearthed at the site, which was operated as a home by the Catholic order, the Bon Secours Sisters, from 1925 until 1961. The remains discovered during the most recent period of excavation were found in … [Read more...] about Remains of a further 22 infants discovered at former Tuam mother and baby home in Co. Galway

A MAN has appeared in court in connection with an alleged knife attack on a woman at a church in Co. Waterford. Niall Cummins, aged 36, of 34 The Willows, Clarinwood, Tramore appeared at Waterford District Court today. He was charged with assault causing harm and possession of a knife following Tuesday morning's incident at Holy Cross Church in Tramore. The woman, aged in her … [Read more...] about Man appears in court in connection with alleged knife attack on woman in Co. Waterford church