During the worst winter of the Famine, the American reformer Asenath Hatch Nicholson began her one-woman relief operation, organizing a soup kitchen, visiting homes of the poor and distributing bread in the street. In May 1844, Asenath Nicholson left New York aboard the Brooklyn to “personally investigate the condition of the Irish poor.” She had been a schoolteacher in … [Read more...] about The Good Samaritan
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Ireland, UK and Belgium pledge to work closer together on renewable energy and electrical interconnection
THE governments of Ireland, the UK and Belgium have agreed to work more closely together on renewable energies and interconnection opportunities. Yesterday, following a ministerial meeting in Bruges, they signed a joint statement which “paves the way” for greater cooperation on renewables and shared electrical opportunities between the three countries. The signatures came from … [Read more...] about Ireland, UK and Belgium pledge to work closer together on renewable energy and electrical interconnection
E-scooter rider in serious condition in hospital after collision with car in early hours of this morning
A MAN has been left in a serious condition in hospital after he collided with a car while riding his e-scooter through Dublin. The incident happened at around 3.30am on Usher's Quay in the city centre, Gardaí have confirmed Aged in his 20s, the man was brought to St James' Hospital, where his condition is described as serious. Usher's Quay was closed from Mellows Bridge to … [Read more...] about E-scooter rider in serious condition in hospital after collision with car in early hours of this morning
Assassination attempt on Slovakian prime minister is ‘attack on democracy’, says Taoiseach
THE shooting of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico in broad daylight yesterday afternoon was an “attack on democracy” Taoiseach Simon Harris has said. Mr Fico, 59, was shot several times outside a cultural centre in the town of Handlova, around 85 miles northeast of the Slovakian capital Bratislava, while he was meeting with local supporters. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico … [Read more...] about Assassination attempt on Slovakian prime minister is ‘attack on democracy’, says Taoiseach
Irish public urged to check passports are valid ahead of summer holiday season
IRISH passport holders are being urged to check their travel documents are in date ahead of the busy summer holiday season. More than 480,000 Irish passports have been issued already this year, with that figure set to top 500,000 by the end of this month. Those who need to renew their passports before their summer holiday have ben urged ot take action now by Ireland’s Minister … [Read more...] about Irish public urged to check passports are valid ahead of summer holiday season