Local guide helps visitors follow in St Patrick’s footsteps

A LOCAL historian in Armagh is helping visitors retrace the footsteps of Ireland’s patron saint along a growing walking route that blends history, hiking and holy sites. Donna Fox is a tour guide based in the city who leads visitors along part of the St Patrick’s Way, an 82-mile trail stretching from Armagh to Downpatrick, where Saint Patrick is traditionally believed to be … [Read more...] about Local guide helps visitors follow in St Patrick’s footsteps

IRELAND’S Minister for EU Affairs has confirmed Ireland’s continued solidarity with Ukraine on St Patrick’s Day. Minister Thomas Byrne is in Kyiv this week where he took part in he first formal event held to mark St Patrick’s Day since an Irish Embassy was established in the city in 2021. “I very much wanted to be here today, in Kyiv, to mark this occasion with you,” Minister … [Read more...] about Minister attends Ukraine’s first formal St Patrick’s day reception

THE achievements of Oscar winners Jessie Buckley and Richard Baneham will 'inspire the next generation of Irish storytellers' a spokesperson for Screen Ireland has said. Buckley and Baneham both emerged victorious from the 98th Academy Awards ceremony, which took place in Los Angeles on March 15. Buckley made history by becoming the first Irish woman to scoop the Best Actress … [Read more...] about Oscar winners Jessie Buckley and Richard Baneham will ‘inspire next generation’ of Irish storytellers

A WOMAN has been arrested in connection with an investigation into two armed robberies in Cork city. Gardai were called to an incident in the Ballincollig area at around 10.15pm on March 15. “A female entered a premises brandishing a suspected imitation firearm and threatened staff,” Gardaí confirmed in a statement. “Later that evening, Gardaí responded to report of a separate … [Read more...] about Woman arrested in connection with investiation into two armed robberies in Cork

TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of singer Dolores Keane. The Irish folk star, who hailed from Caherlistrane in Co. Galway, died this week at the age of 72. “It is with profound sadness that I learned of the death of Dolores Keane,” President of Ireland Catherine Connolly said. “She was one of the great voices of this island, and of the world,” she … [Read more...] about President leads tributes following death of Irish folk singer Dolores Keane