THE 75th anniversary of bilateral relations between Ireland and Norway has been marked this week. Norway’s State Secretary for European and Arctic Affairs Astrid Bergmål was in Ireland for a meeting with EU Minister Thomas Byrne. The pair met at Iveagh House for a discussion which covered “bilateral relations, the green transition, trade, EEA issues, security and defence, … [Read more...] about Ireland and Norway ‘likeminded’ on foreign policy issues
Ireland and Norway ‘likeminded’ on foreign policy issues
Half of deaths and serious injuries referred to Garda watchdog involved people with mental health issues
IRELAND’S police ombudsman has revealed nearly half of the cases referred to them by gardai involved people with mental health issues. Fiosrú, the newly launched Office of the Police Ombudsman, previously known as Gsoc, launched its inaugural research report on Incidents of Death and Serious Harm 2024 this week. The report examines incidents involving contact with gardaí where … [Read more...] about Half of deaths and serious injuries referred to Garda watchdog involved people with mental health issues
Man charged in connection with cattle theft in Cork
A MAN has been charged in connection with the alleged theft of cattle from a farm in Co. Cork. Gardaí were called to an incident where 18 cows were reported to have been taken from a farm in the Lakelands area of Skibbereen on November 24. Officers from the Serious Crime Units in Clonakilty, Bandon and Bantry, supported by the Department of Agriculture, conducted searches in … [Read more...] about Man charged in connection with cattle theft in Cork
Hundreds join candlelit vigil for victims of suspected arson attack in Offaly
HUNDREDS of mourners took part in a candlelit vigil held in Offaly last night. The gathering honoured four-year-old Tadhg Farrell and his grand-aunt Mary Holt, who were killed in a suspected arson attack on December 6, 2025. Mourners gather in Edenderry, Co Offaly, for a vigil honouring four-year-old Tadhg Farrell and his grand-aunt Mary Holt Gardaí believe a petrol bomb was … [Read more...] about Hundreds join candlelit vigil for victims of suspected arson attack in Offaly
Wolfe Tones announce return to the stage with two Dublin shows in summer 2026
IRISH folk band the Wolfe Tones have announced they will return to the stage once again following their Final Farewell shows earlier this year. The group, formed in Dublin in 1963, revealed in 2023 that they would perform one final tour, which culminated in three consecutive nights at the 3Arena in Dublin in October 2024. However, following the unprecedented demand for tickets, … [Read more...] about Wolfe Tones announce return to the stage with two Dublin shows in summer 2026