A FESTIVAL is being held in Co. Galway next month to celebrate the work and Irish roots of Quiet Man director, John Ford. Taking place in An Spidéal, Féile John Ford runs from September 5-7 and will feature film screenings and exhibitions of previously unseen photos and artefacts. By reflecting on his extraordinary life and body of work, the festival aims to inspire a new … [Read more...] about Galway festival to celebrate work and Irish roots of Quiet Man director John Ford
Galway festival to celebrate work and Irish roots of Quiet Man director John Ford
Two arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following death of Co. Louth man
TWO men have been arrested by the PSNI in connection with the death of a man in Co. Armagh earlier this year. James O'Connor, 42, from Co. Louth, sustained serious head injuries in the Edenappa Road area of Jonesborough on Saturday, May 31. The father of three passed away in hospital several days later. Two men, aged 28 and 42, were arrested this morning on suspicion of … [Read more...] about Two arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following death of Co. Louth man
Man charged over Armagh pub arson attack that left two in hospital
A MAN has been charged in connection with an arson attack on a pub in Armagh that left two people requiring hospital treatment. The incident occurred at the Toby Jug pub on Irish Street shortly before 9pm on Monday evening, with CCTV appearing to show a man lighting a petrol bomb before entering the venue. After he leaves, people can be seen fleeing the pub, at which point the … [Read more...] about Man charged over Armagh pub arson attack that left two in hospital
Met Éireann will fund research project which uses AI to improve flood forecasting
A RESEARCH project which uses AI to improve flood forecasting in Ireland has secured Met Éireann funding. Based at the University of Galway, the study is being led by Dr Indiana Olbert, a lecturer in Civil Engineering at the School of Engineering in the College of Science and Engineering at the university. Titled IMUFF: Integrated Multi-model multi-hazard Flood Forecasting, Dr … [Read more...] about Met Éireann will fund research project which uses AI to improve flood forecasting
Bank of Ireland commits £80m investment for major UK offshore wind farm
THE Bank of Ireland has committed to investing £80m in support of a major new offshore wind farm which is due to begin operating next year. The Irish bank is contributing €93.5m (£80m) as part of a consortium of international lenders backing the East Anglia 3 site – which will become the world’s second largest when it enters operation in 2026. Located in the North Sea, about 70 … [Read more...] about Bank of Ireland commits £80m investment for major UK offshore wind farm