AN Irish cuckoo has returned to its homeland after an epic journey which saw it spend the winter in Africa. The bird, named Cuach KP, is one of three that were fitted with satellite tags as part of a new Cuckoo Tracking Project launched last summer. It landed home in Killarney National Park in Kerry this week, where it flew off from last year after the birds were fitted with … [Read more...] about Irish cuckoo returns to Ireland after ‘epic journey’ which saw it spend winter in Africa
Irish cuckoo returns to Ireland after ‘epic journey’ which saw it spend winter in Africa
Two Irish authors make longlist for prestigious crime writers’ prize
TWO Irish authors have made the longlist for a prestigious annual prize devoted to crime writers. Jane Casey and Liz Nugent are among 18 authors in the running for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2024. Dublin-born Casey, who now lives in southwest London with her husband, who is a criminal barrister, and their two children, has written twelve crime novels for … [Read more...] about Two Irish authors make longlist for prestigious crime writers’ prize
Funeral arrangements confirmed for tragic young man who died in quad bike collision
THE FUNERAL of a young man who died when the quad bike he was riding collided with a tractor will take place tomorrow. Mikey Foley, 23, died following the collision, which happened on the R353 in Derrybrien, Gort, County Galway at around 1.15pm on April 28. A native of Tulla, in Co. Clare, Mr Foley is “sadly missed by his parents Mike and Carmel, Granny Bridget (Biddy), … [Read more...] about Funeral arrangements confirmed for tragic young man who died in quad bike collision
Ireland seeks law change to allow asylum seekers to be sent back to UK
IRELAND is seeking to enact legislation allowing asylum seekers who arrive at its borders to be returned to the UK. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has secured approval from the Cabinet for a law change to resume a previously existing agreement with Britain allowing for the return of migrants who do not meet the criteria for protection in Ireland. That previous reciprocal … [Read more...] about Ireland seeks law change to allow asylum seekers to be sent back to UK
MP claims fight for justice for Troubles victims is ‘far from over’ despite Legacy Act taking effect
AN MP has claimed the campaign for justice for victims of the Troubles is not over, despite the enactment of new legislation which puts an end to prosecutions from that period. Speaking after the British Government’s Legacy Act came into force, SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood, who is the MP for Foyle, has said that the campaign to provide "truth, justice and accountability” for … [Read more...] about MP claims fight for justice for Troubles victims is ‘far from over’ despite Legacy Act taking effect