AN ORGANISATION set up to bring Gaelic Games to Palestine has said it is 'beyond devastated' that a planned summer tour of Ireland will no longer go ahead. GAA Palestine was founded last year by Stephen Redmond, an Irishman living in England, who travelled to the West Bank hoping to provide some respite to those living in the war-torn region. However, after delays over visa … [Read more...] about GAA Palestine ‘beyond devastated’ that children’s tour to Ireland will not go ahead
GAA Palestine ‘beyond devastated’ that children’s tour to Ireland will not go ahead
Cricket Ireland ‘dismayed’ as kids’ summer camp cancelled after criticism of involvement of GAA team
CRICKET IRELAND has said it is 'dismayed' that a cross-community event in Co. Down was cancelled after criticism over the participation of a children's GAA team. North Down Cricket Club in Comber had planned to hold a summer camp involving 10 sports and community groups to let children sample cricket. However, the club said that following online comments, it felt the spirit of … [Read more...] about Cricket Ireland ‘dismayed’ as kids’ summer camp cancelled after criticism of involvement of GAA team
Ireland’s housing crisis deepens as prices increase for 21st month in a row
Ireland’s housing crisis is getting worse as supply fails to keep up and affordability hits historic lows. New data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveals that property prices rose nearly 8% nationally in the 12 months to May—marking the 21st consecutive month of increases. The median price of a home is now €370,000, up €5,000 from April and €35,000 from the same … [Read more...] about Ireland’s housing crisis deepens as prices increase for 21st month in a row
Gardaí concerned for wellbeing of man missing from Co. Tipperary for a week
GARDAÍ are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a man who has been missing from Nenagh, Co. Tipperary for a week. Damien Budny, 27, was last seen in the town on the evening of Wednesday, July 9. He is believed to have left the area in his car — an 08 TN registered silver Hyundai Matrix. Mr Budny is described as being approximately 6' in height, of … [Read more...] about Gardaí concerned for wellbeing of man missing from Co. Tipperary for a week
Ireland delays cancer warning label for alcohol
IRELAND'S plan to become the first country in Europe to introduce cancer warning labels on alcohol has been delayed. This delay is widely attributed to intense lobbying by the drinks industry and fears of trade retaliation from the United States. The labelling rules, set to take effect in May 2026 under the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018, would have required alcohol products … [Read more...] about Ireland delays cancer warning label for alcohol