Kate Gleason: A Century Ahead of Her Time 

TWO suspect devices which led to homes being evacuated in Derry in the early hours of this morning have been found to be viable. A security alert was put in place at around 12.30am this morning in the Skeoge area of the city Nearly two dozen homes were evacuated from the Glenabbey Close/Beraghvale area as cordons were put in place after the report was received by the … [Read more...] about Two viable pipe bombs found after homes evacuated in Derry

IRELAND ranked among the European Union’s top three highest-paying countries in 2024. New data from Eurostat, the EU’s statistical agency, shows that Ireland’s average annual full-time salary reached €61,100 last year, placing it third behind Denmark (€71,600) and Luxembourg (€83,000). The EU-wide average stood at €39,800, meaning Irish workers earned more than 50 per cent … [Read more...] about Ireland among EU’s top earners in 2024

NEW figures show that half of the people aged 18-30 in Ireland have never tested for a sexually transmitted infection (STI). A survey commissioned by the HSE found that 55 per cent of people in this age demographic had never had an STI test. The survey was conducted to “understand the factors contributing to a rise in STIs in young people”, the HSE said in a … [Read more...] about Half of young adults in Ireland have never tested for an STI

RYANAIR chief executive Michael O’Leary has posted a job ad that might make some sports fans think twice before applying. The airline is recruiting a financial assistant to work directly with O’Leary, but supporters of Manchester United or Leinster Rugby are advised not to bother. The role, described humorously as “dogsbody to Michael O’Leary”, involves typical financial … [Read more...] about Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary’s job ad rules out fans of rival teams