A YOUNG Irish dancer who is taught by her grandparents, aunties and her mum has danced her way to success at her first World Championships. Clodagh McCarron-Zylfiu was in Chicago this month to take part in the 2026 World Irish Dancing Championships. The 10-year-old is a pupil of McCarron Dance in Birmingham, where she is taught by her grandparents Helena and Kevin McCarron, her … [Read more...] about Young Irish dancer taught by grandparents, aunties and mum reflects on World Championships success
Young Irish dancer taught by grandparents, aunties and mum reflects on World Championships success
Military parade marks centenary of Ireland’s Army Equitation School
A MILITARY parade was held today to mark 100 years since the foundation of Ireland’s Army Equitation School (AES). Established in 1926, four years after the foundation of the State, the School was created to develop riding and equitation skills within the army while promoting Ireland through international equestrian sport. Defence Minister Helen McEntee attended and inspected … [Read more...] about Military parade marks centenary of Ireland’s Army Equitation School
Five deaths on Northern Irish roads in one ‘catastrophic’ weekend
AN urgent safety appeal has been issued to the public in Northern Ireland after five road fatalities were recorded in one 24-hour period. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Minister for Infrastructure Liz Kimmins have urged drivers to be extra vigilant and mindful of the dangers on the road as we head into the bank holiday weekend. “The past weekend has been … [Read more...] about Five deaths on Northern Irish roads in one ‘catastrophic’ weekend
Driver more than eight times over drink-drive limit in Donegal collision
A NOVICE driver was found to be more than eight times over the drink-drive limit following a collision in Donegal. The incident happened in the Churchill area in the early hours of this morning, Garda from the Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit confirmed. “A collision occurred near Churchill in the early hours of this morning,” the police force said in a statement. The vehicle … [Read more...] about Driver more than eight times over drink-drive limit in Donegal collision
New animal protection society seeks to end fox hunting and greyhound racing in Ireland
A NEW society established to protect animals in Ireland has vowed to bring an end to fox hunting and greyhound racing. The National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) was formally launched this week. It was established last year through the merger of the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to … [Read more...] about New animal protection society seeks to end fox hunting and greyhound racing in Ireland