Ties strengthened between Ireland and Wales through work on Irish Sea Taskforce

RELATIONS between Ireland and Wales have strengthened over the past year due to their membership of the newly established Irish Sea Taskforce. The Taskforce was created in March 2025 following the temporary closure of Holyhead Port due to damage sustained during Storm Darragh. All sailings were cancelled at the port from December 2024 after the storm caused significant damage … [Read more...] about Ties strengthened between Ireland and Wales through work on Irish Sea Taskforce

A MURDER investigation is underway after a man was found dead at a property in Derry. PSNI officers were called to an address in the Society Court area of Coleraine on the morning of January 12, where 43-year-old Wayne Reid was pronounced dead at the scene. “Officers, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, responded to an address in the Society Court … [Read more...] about Police launch murder investigation after man found dead in Derry

TÁNAISTE Simon Harris paid tribute to the large Irish community that exists in California while on a visit to the state this week. Mr Harris met with Governor of California Gavin Newsom as part of an official visit focused on strengthening Ireland’s economic relationship and cultural ties with the state. “I was very pleased to meet Governor Gavin Newsom and to reflect on the … [Read more...] about Tánaiste highlights ‘significant’ Irish community in California while on US visit

IRELAND’S annual emigrant support programme (ESP) has now opened for funding applications. Diaspora Minister Neale Richmond confirmed the three-week window for applications to be made is open as of today. Under its ESP, the Irish Government provides grants to voluntary sector organisations who support Irish people and communities around the world. “For over 20 years now, the … [Read more...] about Diaspora Minister confirms emigrant support programme now open for funding applications

THE Irish Government has committed €3m in funding to support humanitarian projects in Ukraine. Three Irish NGOs currently operating in the region will receive €1m each to deliver “much-needed humanitarian assistance to people in Ukraine”, Ireland’s Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond confirmed this week. Concern, the Irish Red Cross and … [Read more...] about Ireland commits €3m to fund humanitarian projects in Ukraine