Teenager dies and three injured following early-morning collision in Co. Galway

A TEENAGER has died and three people have been injured following an early-morning road traffic collision in Co. Galway. The single-vehicle collision occurred on the N65 at Moyleen near Loughrea at around 2.20am today. "A passenger, an adult male in his late teens, was pronounced deceased at the scene," read a statement from gardaí. "His body has been removed to the mortuary at … [Read more...] about Teenager dies and three injured following early-morning collision in Co. Galway

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

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

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