TAOISEACH Simon Harris and Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez have committed to continue to push for the recognition of Palestine as a state to bring a solution to the turmoil in Gaza. The premiers have discussed the “dire situation” in the Middle East this week and agreed to keep working together to push for an end to the conflict. A phone call, which took place yesterday … [Read more...] about Taoiseach and Spanish Prime Minister commit to work together to have Palestine recognised as a state
Taoiseach and Spanish Prime Minister commit to work together to have Palestine recognised as a state
Anti-immigration march draws large crowds to the streets of Dublin
AN anti-immigration march which took place in Dublin yesterday afternoon drew a large crowd to the streets of the capital. From 3pm protestors opposing Ireland’s asylum seeker policies walked from the Garden of Remembrance and along O'Connell Street waving placards with a range of messages, that included ‘no passports, no entry’ and ‘we want our children to be safe’. Protesters … [Read more...] about Anti-immigration march draws large crowds to the streets of Dublin
Arrest made after man hospitalised following ‘serious’ attack
POLICE investigating a serious assault which left a man in hospital have made an arrest. The victim, aged in his 30s, is believed to have been “struck with a blunt instrument” in the attack, the PSNI have confirmed. He was assaulted in the Montague Atreeet area of Portadown, Co. Armagh on the evening of May 5 at around 6.20pm. PSNI detectives investigating the incident, which … [Read more...] about Arrest made after man hospitalised following ‘serious’ attack
Arrest after teenage girl dies in collision in Co. Wicklow
A TEENAGE girl has died following a single-vehicle collision in Co. Wicklow. The girl was a passenger in the car when the collision occurred shortly before 5am on Sunday at Slaney Park in Baltinglass. She was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car, a male teenager, has been arrested on suspicion of offences under the Road Traffic Act. He is currently being … [Read more...] about Arrest after teenage girl dies in collision in Co. Wicklow
Encampment in support of Palestine forces TCD to close Book of Kells Experience
AN ONGOING protest in support of Palestine in the grounds of Trinity College Dublin (TCD) has forced the university to close several facilities, including the Book of Kells Experience. The protest began on Friday evening, resulting in the university limiting access to the campus to staff and students only. Around 70 protestors are involved in the demonstration, while images … [Read more...] about Encampment in support of Palestine forces TCD to close Book of Kells Experience