Embassy of Ireland Celebrates Irish America 250

THE Irish Government has committed to sending €1m in aid to Venezuela after it was hit by two devastating earthquakes. Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee confirmed the relief package this week, in the wake of twin earthquakes which tore through the South American country on June 24. More than 1700 people have died as a result of the incident, with thousands more injured, … [Read more...] about Ireland commits €1m in aid to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes

THREE ‘extremely rare’ Irish banknotes are expected to fetch a high price when they go under the hammer this month. The notes, which all bear the serial number 000001, will be among the lots up for auction at Noonans next week. This £1 banknote is expected to fetch up to £5k at auction (Pics: Noonans) Described as “extremely special” by the London auctioneers, the trio are a … [Read more...] about ‘Extremely rare’ Irish banknotes set to fetch high price at auction

UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was among the guests in Dublin this week for an event marking the start of Ireland’s Presidency of the European Council. Ireland officially took up the role on July 1, with an opening ceremony held at Dublin Castle to mark the milestone. There Taoiseach Micheál Martin was also joined by President of the European Council, António Costa. “I … [Read more...] about President Zelenskyy among guests in Dublin for event marking start of Ireland’s EU Council Presidency

A MAN has been arrested in connection with the investigation into the historic murder of Marian Beattie. The 18-year-old’s body was found at the bottom of a quarry near Aughnacloy in Co. Tyrone on March 31, 1973. The teen had attended a charity dance at Hadden’s Garage in Aughnacloy the previous evening to listen to her brother’s band. She was last seen leaving the dance with a … [Read more...] about Man arrested in connection with Marian Beattie murder investigation