Galway TD Catherine Connolly launches bid for Ireland’s presidency

CATHERINE CONNOLLY has launched her bid for the presidency of Ireland. The independent Galway TD confirmed she has “secured the support of my colleagues to run for the office of Uachtarán na hÉireann”, with members of the Social Democrats and People Before Profit parties among her supporters. "It's an important day for me, and I’m finally confirming I’m standing for the … [Read more...] about Galway TD Catherine Connolly launches bid for Ireland’s presidency

AN ORGANISATION set up to bring Gaelic Games to Palestine has said it is 'beyond devastated' that a planned summer tour of Ireland will no longer go ahead. GAA Palestine was founded last year by Stephen Redmond, an Irishman living in England, who travelled to the West Bank hoping to provide some respite to those living in the war-torn region. However, after delays over visa … [Read more...] about GAA Palestine ‘beyond devastated’ that children’s tour to Ireland will not go ahead

IT has been revealed that the winners of Ireland's largest-ever National Lottery win of €250m are a family syndicate. Last month, a ticket in Ireland was the sole winner of the eye-watering EuroMillions jackpot, which eclipsed the country's previous largest win of the €175m from February 2019. But despite the life-changing sum, one member of the syndicate quipped: "I'll still … [Read more...] about Winners of Ireland’s record €250m EuroMillions lottery jackpot revealed to be family syndicate

CRICKET IRELAND has said it is 'dismayed' that a cross-community event in Co. Down was cancelled after criticism over the participation of a children's GAA team. North Down Cricket Club in Comber had planned to hold a summer camp involving 10 sports and community groups to let children sample cricket. However, the club said that following online comments, it felt the spirit of … [Read more...] about Cricket Ireland ‘dismayed’ as kids’ summer camp cancelled after criticism of involvement of GAA team

Ireland’s housing crisis is getting worse as supply fails to keep up and affordability hits historic lows. New data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveals that property prices rose nearly 8% nationally in the 12 months to May—marking the 21st consecutive month of increases. The median price of a home is now €370,000, up €5,000 from April and €35,000 from the same … [Read more...] about Ireland’s housing crisis deepens as prices increase for 21st month in a row