IRELAND’S National Famine Commemoration will take place in May 2026 it was confirmed this week. Earlier this month it was announced that the annual event commemorating the lives lost and those forced to emigrate from Ireland due to the Famine will take place in Portumna, Co. Galway next year. It is now confirmed that the commemorations will take place on May 16. The state … [Read more...] about Date confirmed for Ireland’s National Famine Commemoration 2026
Date confirmed for Ireland’s National Famine Commemoration 2026
Woman arrested in connection with Danuiel Aruebose investigation released without charge
A WOMAN who was arrested in connection with an investigation into the murder of Daniel Aruebose has been released without charge. The woman, who is in her 20s, was arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday morning. She was held at a Dublin garda station and questioned by specialist garda interviewers but was later released without charge, the police force confirmed … [Read more...] about Woman arrested in connection with Danuiel Aruebose investigation released without charge
Public survey launched ahead of return of Dublin to Derry air service
A PUBLIC consultation has begun ahead of the restoration of the Dublin to Derry air route. Ireland’s transport minister Darragh O’Brien launched the government’s Market Sounding Survey this week, in preparation for the planned reinstatement of the air service between Dublin and Derry in 2026. “The Government is committed to supporting strong, inclusive and sustainable … [Read more...] about Public survey launched ahead of return of Dublin to Derry air service
Images released of teenage girls missing from Co. Tipperary
CCTV imagery has been released of two teenage girls who have been missing from Co. Tipperary for five days. Julia Laskowska, 15, and Sadie Nally, 13, were reported missing from Tipperary Town on December 18. They were last seen at Heuston Station, Dublin at approximately 10.45am that morning. CCTV footage of Julia and Sadie has been released Gardaí have issued a public appeal … [Read more...] about Images released of teenage girls missing from Co. Tipperary
Rory McIlroy secures hat-trick with three Sportsperson of the Year titles
IRISH golfer Rory McIlroy has won three sportsperson of the year titles in a matter of days. The 36-year-old, who hails from Holywood in Co. Down, was named the BBC Northern Ireland Sports Personality of the Year 2025 today. BBC Sport NI’s Stephen Watson, left, presents Rory McIlroy with the BBC Northern Ireland Sports Personality of the Year award for 2025 It marks his third … [Read more...] about Rory McIlroy secures hat-trick with three Sportsperson of the Year titles