Drinking water fountains to be installed in public spaces across Ireland

SOME 350 drinking water fountains will be installed in public spaces across Ireland at a cost of €2m. Announced this week, the rollout is designed to reduce the use of plastic bottles by providing widespread public access to drinking water. "Drinking water fountains are a fundamental asset for local communities,” Ossian Smyth, Ireland’s Minister of State with special … [Read more...] about Drinking water fountains to be installed in public spaces across Ireland

A MAN has been found guilty of a string of non-recent sex offences, included three counts of raping a girl. Stephen Richard Gallagher, 58, of Normandy Avenue in Colchester, Essex, sexually abused three girls, who were aged between 10 and 19 at the time of the offending. He appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday, May 30, where he was found guilty of 10 offences. "The three … [Read more...] about Man found guilty of ‘despicable’ non-recent sex offences

IRISH fast food chain Supermac's has claimed victory in a trademark dispute with global giant McDonald's. A ruling from Europe's General Court means McDonald's can no longer exclusively use the Big Mac term in the EU in relation to chicken sandwiches, poultry products or restaurants. Supermac's founder Joe McDonagh said the ruling represented a victory for small businesses, … [Read more...] about Irish chain Supermac’s claims victory over McDonald’s in trademark battle

SEARCHES are being carried out in Co. Antrim by police investigating the activities of the New IRA. The searches, which are being carried out by detectives from the Terrorism Investigation Unit, are taking place in the Slievenaghy Road area of Rasharkin. According to the BBC, around 20 army personnel are assisting the investigation and are utilising metal detectors and search … [Read more...] about Searches carried out by police investigating New IRA

IRISH actor Cillian Murphy is set to reprise his role as Tommy Shelby in a movie version of hit TV show, Peaky Blinders. Even before the BBC series drew to a close in April 2022, creator Stephen Knight had suggested the saga might continue with a feature-length production. That has now been confirmed by Netflix, who announced the news on Twitter alongside a picture of the … [Read more...] about Cillian Murphy to return as Tommy Shelby as Netflix confirms new Peaky Blinders movie