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Tánaiste highlights ‘significant’ Irish community in California while on US visit

January 15, 2026 by

TÁNAISTE Simon Harris paid tribute to the large Irish community that exists in California while on a visit to the state this week. Mr Harris met with Governor of California Gavin Newsom as part of an official visit focused on strengthening Ireland’s economic relationship and cultural ties with the state. “I was very pleased to meet Governor Gavin Newsom and to reflect on the … [Read more...] about Tánaiste highlights ‘significant’ Irish community in California while on US visit

Diaspora Minister confirms emigrant support programme now open for funding applications

January 15, 2026 by

IRELAND’S annual emigrant support programme (ESP) has now opened for funding applications. Diaspora Minister Neale Richmond confirmed the three-week window for applications to be made is open as of today. Under its ESP, the Irish Government provides grants to voluntary sector organisations who support Irish people and communities around the world. “For over 20 years now, the … [Read more...] about Diaspora Minister confirms emigrant support programme now open for funding applications

Ireland commits €3m to fund humanitarian projects in Ukraine

January 15, 2026 by

THE Irish Government has committed €3m in funding to support humanitarian projects in Ukraine. Three Irish NGOs currently operating in the region will receive €1m each to deliver “much-needed humanitarian assistance to people in Ukraine”, Ireland’s Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond confirmed this week. Concern, the Irish Red Cross and … [Read more...] about Ireland commits €3m to fund humanitarian projects in Ukraine

Annual funding of €15m will support ‘integral role’ of post offices in Irish society

January 15, 2026 by

THE post office network across Ireland will be supported by a €15m annual Government grant it was confirmed this week. The funding has been allocated to support a “sustainable nationwide post office network” the Government has announced, while acknowledging the “integral role” these local institutions play in society. The €15m has been confirmed as an annual figure to be paid … [Read more...] about Annual funding of €15m will support ‘integral role’ of post offices in Irish society

Security alert ends in Belfast after controlled explosion carried out on ‘viable device’

January 15, 2026 by

A SECURITY alert in Belfast has ended, the police have confirmed. The PSNI received reports that a suspected viable device has been found in the Divis Road areas of west Belfast at 10am yesterday morning (January 14). The discovery prompted a security alert which was in place in the area until last night. “We received a report at around 10.20 am on Wednesday, that a suspected … [Read more...] about Security alert ends in Belfast after controlled explosion carried out on ‘viable device’

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April 5, 1818

On this day in 1818, Bernardo O’Higgins helped to secure the independence of Chile from Spain in the Battle of Maipú. O’Higgins, then Commander in Chief of the Chilean Army, was the illegitimate son of Ambrosio (formerly Ambrose) Bernardo O’Higgins, an Irishman from Co. Sligo who had moved to Spain as a young man and received colonial postings of increasing importance from the Spanish government, eventually becoming Marques de Osorno. His mother was Isabel Riquelme, from an upper-class Chilean family. Under Jose de San Martin’s official command, O’Higgins fought tirelessly in the War of Independence to gain Chile’s freedom. After the war, he became Supreme Director of the newly independent country.

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