FOUR MEN & A DOG have made a huge name for themselves with their eclectic blend of traditional Irish traditional music across a wide spectrum of other genres, including rap, Southern rock, jazz, blues, bluegrass, polka, country swing, and even salsa. They made their debut performance as a band in Murphy's Bar, Dungiven, County Derry, in 1991 before going on to steal the … [Read more...] about Four Men and a Dog to perform at the ICC on St Patrick’s weekend
Four Men and a Dog to perform at the ICC on St Patrick’s weekend
And they’re off! A guide to the Cheltenham Festival 2025
THE Cheltenham Festival, which this year takes place March 11 to March 14, 2025, features 28 races, including 12 Grade 1 events, with the prestigious Cheltenham Gold Cup as its climax this year on Friday March 14. Notably, Irish trainers, jockeys, and horses have historically made a significant impact at the festival, a trend that looks like continuing robustly into … [Read more...] about And they’re off! A guide to the Cheltenham Festival 2025
Gardaí search Drogheda address in missing child probe
Members of the Garda Síochána have today announced that they are focusing their search efforts for missing schoolchild Kyran Durnin on an area in the Co Louth town of Drogheda. The last confirmed sighting of Kyran was in May 2022, and concern has grown during that time that he may have come to some form of physical harm. Though technical and forensic examination is currently … [Read more...] about Gardaí search Drogheda address in missing child probe
Ancient law banning Irish language in NI courts finally repealed
In a historic victory for Irish language campaigners in Northern Ireland, the UK Government today repealed an almost 300 year-old statute prohibiting the use of non-English languages in the jurisdiction’s courts. The Administration of Justice Act 1737 makes specific reference to banning “any other tongue or language whatsoever” and has long been seen as a major barrier to … [Read more...] about Ancient law banning Irish language in NI courts finally repealed
Ireland’s EU presidency will offer ‘significant opportunity’ to lead European agenda
IRELAND’S upcoming presidency of the Council of the European Union offers the nation a “significant opportunity” to lead the European agenda, the Tánaiste said today. Ireland will hold the presidency from July to December 2026, during which time Irish Ministers will chair meetings of the Council and steer the EU’s legislative and policy agenda. Speaking as the government … [Read more...] about Ireland’s EU presidency will offer ‘significant opportunity’ to lead European agenda