US PRESIDENT Joe Biden formally congratulated Simon Harris on becoming Taoiseach while the pair discussed global affairs during a phone call last night. In a statement issued after the call the White House confirmed the President “spoke with Taoiseach Simon Harris of Ireland to congratulate him on his recent election as Taoiseach and to deepen U.S.-Ireland cooperation on a … [Read more...] about Joe Biden congratulates Simon Harris on becoming Taoiseach as pair discuss global issues
Joe Biden congratulates Simon Harris on becoming Taoiseach as pair discuss global issues
President Higgins hosts Bloomsday garden party promoting love of reading
A BLOOMSDAY garden party hosted by President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina saw members of the public invited to Áras an Uachtaráin to celebrate the work of James Joyce. A raft of librarians were among those on the guestlist, as the President sought to use the occasion to highlight the importance of libraries and promoting reading. President Higgins and Sabina hosted the … [Read more...] about President Higgins hosts Bloomsday garden party promoting love of reading
‘There are many tears’: Search for missing Rose of Tralee contestant called off after body found
A SEARCH for an Auckland woman who was crowned Auckland Rose of Tralee earlier this year has been called off after police discovered a body. Monica Reid, 26, from Te Atatū Peninsula in West Auckland, New Zealand was reported missing by her family on Friday. At around 5.30pm on Sunday (6.30am BST), New Zealand Police revealed the search had concluded. "A 26-year-old woman … [Read more...] about ‘There are many tears’: Search for missing Rose of Tralee contestant called off after body found
Gardaí concerned for vulnerable man missing from Dublin
GARDAÍ have appealed for information about the whereabouts of a vulnerable man missing from Dublin. Mykhaylo Glyaykin, 39, was last seen leaving his home on Dominic Street, Dublin 1, on Friday. Gardaí and his family are concerned for his welfare as Mr Glyaykin is a vulnerable person with limited English. Mr Glyaykin is described as being approximately six feet tall with a … [Read more...] about Gardaí concerned for vulnerable man missing from Dublin
Latest arrest in connection with Dublin riots brings total to 40
A MAN has been arrested in connection with rioting that occurred in Dublin last November. It brings to 40 the total number of arrests made in connection with the disorder. On Friday, gardaí said they had arrested a man in his 20s in Dublin as part of their investigations into the events of November 23, 2023. The day after the riots, gardaí said they had arrested 34 people in … [Read more...] about Latest arrest in connection with Dublin riots brings total to 40