CHRIS O’Dowd is set to portray Irish Voice founder Niall O’Dowd in a major new political thriller centred on the Northern Ireland peace process. The film, titled Ceasefire, will be written and directed by Belfast filmmaker Terry George and is due to begin filming in Ireland later this year. The project, first reported by the US entertainment publication Deadline, also includes … [Read more...] about Chris O’Dowd to play Niall O’Dowd in major peace process thriller
Chris O’Dowd to play Niall O’Dowd in major peace process thriller
Taoiseach: ‘Splitting the G’ is boosting Irish tourism
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has praised the global influence of the Guinness brand while manufacturers Diageo unveiled a new brewery in Kildare. The drinks manufacturer formerly opened their new €300m Littleconnell Brewery in Newbridge yesterday afternoon. The 40-acre carbon-neutral facility is part of a larger €1bn capital investment programme by Diageo which will be implemented … [Read more...] about Taoiseach: ‘Splitting the G’ is boosting Irish tourism
Taoiseach pledges ‘support’ for those impacted by ‘terrible’ Waterford fire
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has pledged the Government’s support for those impacted by a fire which tore through a factory in Waterford over the weekend. Extensive damage was caused to the site of the Old Jute Factory in Tycor Business Centre when the fire took hold on the evening of Saturday, May 9. Fire brigades from Waterford City Fire Service, Tramore, Dunmore East, Portlaw … [Read more...] about Taoiseach pledges ‘support’ for those impacted by ‘terrible’ Waterford fire
‘Expect delays’ as ambulance workers across Ireland begin 24-hour strike
AMBULANCE workers across Ireland will go on strike for 24 hours from 8am this morning. The HSE has warned the public to expect delays as roughly 2,000 National Ambulance Service (NAS) workers, who are members of the SIPTU and UNITE unions, are expected to take part in today’s nationwide strike action. “The HSE has a contingency plan in place to prioritise patient safety and … [Read more...] about ‘Expect delays’ as ambulance workers across Ireland begin 24-hour strike
E-bike rider left with serious injuries following Tipperary collision
AN E-BIKE rider was seriously injured in a collision in Co. Tipperary. The woman, who is aged an her 40s, collided with a vehicle on the Fethard Road towards Killusty in Lisronagh at around 2am on May 9. She was left with serious, but non-life-threatening, injuries. The driver of the vehicle left the scene, gardai confirmed in a statement issued this week. The police force has … [Read more...] about E-bike rider left with serious injuries following Tipperary collision