AN aeronautical engineer who has been “obsessed” with visiting space since she was a child is set to achieve her dream. Dr Norah Patten, who hails from Ballina in Co. Mayo, but now lives in Dublin, has been selected as one of three research astronauts who will fly to space on Virgin Galactic’s new Delta Class spaceship. The commercial flight is being planned by the … [Read more...] about Woman ‘obsessed with space’ since age 11 set to become Ireland’s first astronaut
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Milestone moment as second phase of cross-border canal project complete and open to public
A MILESTONE has been achieved in a landmark cross-border project in Ireland which will see the Ulster Canal restored. The Ulster Canal Restoration project was added to Waterways Ireland remit following a meeting of Ireland’s North South Ministerial Council in 207. The organisation is tasked with restoring the section from Lough Erne in Co. Fermanagh to Clones in Co. Monaghan - … [Read more...] about Milestone moment as second phase of cross-border canal project complete and open to public
Man dies in hospital following collision with police car
A MOTORCYCLIST who was involved in a collision with a police car has died in hospital it was confirmed today. The man, aged in his 60s, was seriously injured in the incident which happened in the Maydown Road area of Derry, in the vicinity of Maydown Police Station, at around 1pm yesterday afternoon (June 19). He was taken to hospital, but the driver of the police car was … [Read more...] about Man dies in hospital following collision with police car
Aer Lingus passengers face cancelled flights due to pilot strike
AER LINGUS passengers face cancelled flights this month as pilots prepare to strike next week. The Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (IALPA) has issued seven days’ notice to the airline’s management informing them that their pilots will begin industrial action at a minute past midnight on Wednesday, June 26. The work to rule action will last "indefinitely", the IALPA have … [Read more...] about Aer Lingus passengers face cancelled flights due to pilot strike
Man due to appear in court on intimidation charges after shotgun cartridges left outside homes
A MAN will appear in court today charged with intimidation after a number of shotgun cartridges were left outside homes in Co. Down. In recent months, police have received several reports of the gun cartridges being left outside houses at a new property development in Weavers Grange, Newtownards. The PSNI’s Detective Inspector Corrigan said: “I want to reassure the community … [Read more...] about Man due to appear in court on intimidation charges after shotgun cartridges left outside homes