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New data shows people in Ireland are on average nearly 27 years old when they leave home

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YOUNG Irish people are leaving home later in life than their EU counterparts new figures have revealed. According to EU statistics office Eurostat, the average young person in the EU is 26.2 years old by the time they leave their parents’ home, while in Ireland they leave at 26.8 years old. The leaving age has been steadily increasing since the mid-2000's, when the average was … [Read more...] about New data shows people in Ireland are on average nearly 27 years old when they leave home

British and Irish governments appoint independent expert for paramilitary disbandment

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THE British and Irish Governments have jointly appointed conflict resolution specialist Fleur Ravensbergen as an Independent Expert for paramilitary group disbandment in Northern Ireland. Ravensbergen will assume the role this month under the Independent Reporting Commission (IRC). Her findings are due by mid-August 2026. The appointment, announced by Northern Ireland Secretary … [Read more...] about British and Irish governments appoint independent expert for paramilitary disbandment

Support dog released from Northern Irish prison following public backlash

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A THREE-YEAR-OLD cocker spaniel, called Bailey, has been removed from Magilligan Prison in Derry after mounting public pressure over his welfare. The former family pet had been placed in the medium-security facility earlier this year as an emotional support dog for inmates. But after reports that he was visibly distressed, limping, and reacting negatively to the loud, chaotic … [Read more...] about Support dog released from Northern Irish prison following public backlash

Celebrations in Liverpool as popular Irishman turns 100

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CELEBRATIONS stretched across the Irish Sea this month as a popular Mayo man marked his 100th birthday at home in Liverpool. Members of the city’s thriving Irish community were on hand to help Micheal Joe Cresham celebrate his big day. Born in Waterford, Hollymount, Mr Cresham left Mayo in the 1950s and moved to Norris Green in Liverpool, where his brother Jack had gone before … [Read more...] about Celebrations in Liverpool as popular Irishman turns 100