FAI confirms Ireland will fulfil Israel fixtures despite ‘deeply distressing’ suffering of civilians in Gaza

THE FAI has confirmed it will fulfil its two upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures with Israel, despite what it describes as the 'deeply distressing' suffering of civilians in Gaza. In a letter to the association's General Assembly members, FAI president Paul Cooke said the decision had not been taken lightly but that it must fulfil its 'regulatory obligations' with UEFA. The … [Read more...] about FAI confirms Ireland will fulfil Israel fixtures despite ‘deeply distressing’ suffering of civilians in Gaza

A MASS will be offered this evening for two young men who died in a collision in Co. Donegal last night. The pair, who were in their late teens, were passengers in a car that was involved in a collision with a lorry on the R236 at St Johnston at around 11.15pm on Tuesday. The driver of the car, who is also in his late teens, is currently being treated in hospital in Belfast … [Read more...] about Mass to be offered for two young men who died in Co. Donegal collision

POLICE investigating the 2005 disappearance of Lisa Dorrian from Co. Down have arrested a woman on suspicion of murder. The 40-year-old woman, who was detained in Bangor earlier today, has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting offenders, withholding information and preventing a lawful and decent burial. The development comes just days before the 21st anniversary of Ms … [Read more...] about Police investigating 2005 disappearance of Lisa Dorrian from Co. Down arrest woman on suspicion of murder

A MEMORIAL has been unveiled at Stormont in honour of the victims and survivors of institutional abuse in Northern Ireland. The plaque was revealed in a ceremony led by First Minister Michelle O’Neill. “Today we honour the victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse and acknowledge the profound wrong done to children who should have been protected and cared for,” … [Read more...] about Memorial for victims of institutional abuse unveiled at Stormont

TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has offered Ireland’s full ongoing support to the people of Ukraine as the nation marks the four-year anniversary of their invasion by Russia. This morning the Irish leader took part in a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in support of the embattled nation, which was convened to mark the sombre milestone in the ongoing Russian conflict. Held by … [Read more...] about Ireland offers ‘continued support’ for Ukraine on fourth anniversary of Russian invasion