IRELAND'S newly appointed diaspora minister has made his first formal visit to Britain this week. Neale Richmond, Ireland’s Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, is in England for a two-day visit. Having arrived yesterday, he will undertake a series of engagements while visiting London and Coventry and Birmingham in the West Midlands. Diaspora Minister … [Read more...] about Ireland’s newly appointed diaspora minister makes first visit to Britain
Ireland’s newly appointed diaspora minister makes first visit to Britain
Ireland hits record high for exports – despite dramatic fall in goods sent to Britain
IRELAND hit a record high for goods exports in 2024 newly released figures reveal. Data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows goods exports rose to €224bn last year. That figure marks an increase of €28bn, or 14 per cent, when compared with 2023. "I am delighted to welcome the publication of this trade data today which shows that the highest value of goods … [Read more...] about Ireland hits record high for exports – despite dramatic fall in goods sent to Britain
Two men arrested after fatal stabbing attack in Dublin
TWO men have been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing attack in Dublin over the weekend. A murder investigation was launched by Gardai following the incident in the South Anne Street/Duke Lane Upper area, where a man was found unresponsive with serious injuries in the early hours of Saturday, February 15. The man, aged in his 30s, was treated at the scene before being … [Read more...] about Two men arrested after fatal stabbing attack in Dublin
Date Holyhead Port set to fully reopen confirmed
THE date that Holyhead Port is expected to reopen fully has been confirmed by its operators. All sailings were cancelled at the port from December 7, 2024 after Storm Darragh caused significant damage to two of its berths. Last month access to the Terminal 5 ferry berth was restored. Ferry services have been back in operation from Terminal 5 since January 16, but Terminal 3 … [Read more...] about Date Holyhead Port set to fully reopen confirmed
Man found guilty of 2017 rape and murder of Irish backpacker in India
A MAN has been found guilty of the rape and murder of Irish backpacker Danielle McLaughlin in Goa, India eight years ago. The 28-year-old was found deceased in the Canacona area of Goa in March 2017. On Friday, 31-year-old Vikat Bhagat was found guilty at the District and Sessions Court and is due to be sentenced tomorrow. "There was no other suspect or gang involved in … [Read more...] about Man found guilty of 2017 rape and murder of Irish backpacker in India