Concerns over future of iconic Galway Hooker workboats

CONCERNS have been raised for the future of the iconic Galway Hooker workboats which have been made in the west of Ireland for over 100 years. Generations of boatbuilders have built and maintained the iconic boats, many of which have remained in family ownership for 120 years or more. The boats, particularly the Bád Mór fleet, are widely regarded as one of Ireland’s most iconic … [Read more...] about Concerns over future of iconic Galway Hooker workboats

A CYBER-CRIMINAL who led a website used by more than 2,000 scammers to dupe unsuspecting victims into sharing their personal details has been jailed. Zak Coyne, 24, was the co-creator and global administrator for the LabHost platform. Set up in 2021, the criminal cyber network created 'phishing' websites, designed to trick victims into revealing personal data such as email … [Read more...] about Cyber-criminal who led ‘phishing’ website used by thousands of online scammers jailed

THERE is growing concern for a 13-year-old boy who is missing from his home in Dublin. Muhammad Haris was reported missing from Clontarf since Sunday, April 13. Muhammad Haris is missing from Dublin since April 13, 2025 Gardaí have appealed to the public for their help to find him. Muhammad is described as being approximately 5 foot 3 inches in height, of medium build, with … [Read more...] about Concern grows for 13-year-old missing from Dublin

ROYAL MAIL has issued a special postmark congratulating Rory McIlroy on his Masters win. The Northern Irish golfer, who hails from Holywood in Co. Down, secured his first Masters as the annual competition came to a close at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia on Sunday, April 13. Rory McIlroy celebrates winning the 2025 Masters Tournament “It feels incredible” McIlroy … [Read more...] about Royal Mail issue special postmark congratulating Rory McIlroy on Masters win

TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of Cork businessman John Mullins. The former CEO of Bord Gáis Energy, who was a long-term member of the Fine Gael party, has died, aged 57, following a short illness, it was confirmed yesterday. Originally from Bishopstown in Cork, the entrepreneur, who was the group chairman of solar energy firm Amarenco, was living in east Cork at … [Read more...] about Funeral confirmed following death of ‘wonderfully gregarious’ businessman John Mullins