AMERICAN firm Stacy May memorably declared that “in the Irish economy cattle is king” when it released its economic report in the 1950s. 75 years later, the cattle and beef industry is still going strong, although they now share the economic crown with tech and pharmaceuticals. But behind the rolling green fields and premium quality beef, the industry faces a dual … [Read more...] about In Ireland cattle is still king, but for how long?
In Ireland cattle is still king, but for how long?
Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Annie McCarrick in 1993
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Annie McCarrick. The 26-year-old went missing from her home in Dublin on March 26, 1993. The man, who is in his 60s, was arrested in Dublin, Gardaí confirmed this morning. Officers are also searching a house in Clondalkin in west Dublin as part of the investigation. “Elements of that house and garden will be searched and … [Read more...] about Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Annie McCarrick in 1993
Woman charged in connection with fatal St Stephen’s Day collision
A WOMAN has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run collision in Dublin on St Stephen’s Day. Two people were hit in the incident which happened near the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre at around 5.45pm on December 26, 2024. Georgina Hogg Moore, 39, died at the scene, while her husband Anthony Hogg, 40, later passed away in hospital. Today Gardaí confirmed that a woman, … [Read more...] about Woman charged in connection with fatal St Stephen’s Day collision
Leisure centre torched and hatchet thrown at police in third night of riots
A LEISURE centre was set alight as riots continued in Northern Ireland last night. Nine police officers were injured in Ballymena, Co. Antrim as the disorder continued for a third consecutive evening. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has condemned the violence as “completely unacceptable”. Disorder erupted in the town on the evening of Monday, June 9 following a peaceful … [Read more...] about Leisure centre torched and hatchet thrown at police in third night of riots
Irish boxer Kellie Harrington inspires teenage girls at special training session
OLYMPIC medallist Kellie Harrington ran a special training session for teenage girls at the Mansion House in Dublin. The Dublin-born boxer, who took gold at Tokyo 2020 and in Paris last year, is the only Irish boxer to contest and win back-to-back Olympic finals. Kellie Harrington puts Lord Mayor of Dublin Emma Blain through her paces at the Mansion house Last week she was back … [Read more...] about Irish boxer Kellie Harrington inspires teenage girls at special training session