Third outbreak of bird flu in Ireland confirmed at turkey farm in Co. Monaghan

A THIRD outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed in southern Ireland at a turkey farm in Co. Monaghan. The highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak was reported in a flock at the commercial farm near Clontibret. It follows two outbreaks last week, in turkey flocks in counties Meath and Carlow and a mandatory housing order for all poultry and captive birds took effect in … [Read more...] about Third outbreak of bird flu in Ireland confirmed at turkey farm in Co. Monaghan

PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins sent a message of thanks to the “people of Ireland” as his term as President of Ireland came to an end. President Higgins and his wife Sabina departed Áras an Uachtaráin last night, as he concluded his term of office as the ninth President of Ireland. President Higgins pictured outside the Áras one last time prior to departing from the Áras last … [Read more...] about President Michael D Higgins thanks ‘people of Ireland’ as he leaves Áras an Uachtaráin

AN INVESTIGATION is underway after an attempted hijacking of a teenager's scooter in Belfast. The incident happened at around 9.30pm on November 9. A group of young men approached the teenager as he was riding a scooter in the Stewartstown Road area and demanded he get off it. Fearing they had a weapon the scooter rider fled the scene. “Shortly before 9.30pm, it was reported … [Read more...] about Investigation underway following attempted hijacking in Belfast

IRELAND is facing a mounting textile waste crisis, with new data showing that the country produces the second-highest amount of textile waste per person in the EU. Experts are warning that without increased investment in recycling facilities and public awareness, Ireland risks falling behind in tackling one of the fastest-growing sources of waste. According to the Rediscovery … [Read more...] about Ireland faces mounting textile waste crisis as consumption doubles EU average

A YOUTUBER dubbed 'childish and irresponsible' by police has been banned from attending football matches for five years after invading the pitch before a game between Ireland and England in Dublin. Daniel Jarvis, who has a history of invading sporting events and other pranks, was handed the ban during a hearing at Medway Magistrates' Court in Kent this week. It was the maximum … [Read more...] about ‘Childish and irresponsible’ YouTuber handed ban after invading pitch during Ireland v England game