Northern Ireland celebrates ‘fantastic news’ that EURO 2028 draw will take place in Belfast

CONFIRMATION that Belfast will play host to the UEFA EURO 2028 qualifying draw has been hailed as “fantastic news” for Northern Ireland. The announcement was made last night as the tournament, which is being hosted jointly by Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales, was officially launched in London. While the schedule for the event was revealed, confirming seven of the games will … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland celebrates ‘fantastic news’ that EURO 2028 draw will take place in Belfast

IRELAND’S Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne has hosted British EU Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds at a meeting in Dublin. The visit was arranged to provide an “opportunity to reflect on the EU-UK relationship, and to take stock of bilateral relations”, Minister Byrne’s department confirmed in a statement. Ireland's Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas … [Read more...] about British and Irish EU ministers discuss ‘strengthening relations’ at Dublin meet

THE Irish Government has confirmed the measures that have been taken to support the disclosure of state materials to the Omagh bombing inquiry. In a statement issued last night, Ireland’s Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan revealed that he had signed off on the disclosure of personal data to the inquiry by his department earlier this week and had yesterday gained Government … [Read more...] about Irish government confirms measures taken to support disclosure of state material to Omagh bombing inquiry

OLDER drivers are more likely to be killed or seriously injured in collisions on Northern Ireland’s roads a new report has found. Data related to incidents on the roads from 2020 to 2024 has been analysed by the Analysis, Statistics and Research Branch (ASRB) with their findings published today. In that time some 1,720 car drivers have been killed or seriously injured on … [Read more...] about Older drivers more likely to be killed or seriously injured in collisions report finds

CONTINUED work is needed to protect Irish beauty spot Sceilg Mhichíl – also known as Skellig Michael - from the impacts of climate change. A report released this week has revealed that action taken so far to preserve the UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is located off the Co. Kerry coast, has had a positive impact. However more still needs to be done, the Climate Vulnerability … [Read more...] about Further steps needed to preserve Irish beauty spot Sceilg Mhichíl