Irish America
Irish America
Thomas Moore was the most popular poet of his day. His “Irish Melodies,” arranged and sung to traditional tunes, were translated into many languages and won him international fame. He was particularly dear to the hearts of Irish Americans and a million and a half copies of the music for “The Last Rose of Summer” were sold in the United States alone. James Flannery gives us an … [Read more...] about Thomas Moore: The Minstrel of Ireland
MORE than decade after it vanished from departure boards, flights between Dublin and the City of Derry Airport (CoDA) could be restarted by the end of 2026. The route, which was dropped in 2011, has long been considered a missing cog in the transportation infrastructure of the area. At its peak, the airport welcomed nearly 130,000 passengers in the July–September period of … [Read more...] about Dublin to Derry flights could be back by 2026
PLANS for a new plane spotting facility are back on track at Dublin Airport, Last year Dublin Airport Authority (daa) submitted a planning application to create a new “dedicated viewing area for the public to watch planes take off and land on the airport’s runways”. The proposed Aircraft Observation Facility is due to be located on the site of the current informal airport … [Read more...] about Plans for new plane spotting facility which public ‘really wants’ back on track
THERE is shock in a Northern Irish village after a body was found on a local beach. PSNI officers were called to reports of a body on Millisle Beach in Co. Down yesterday afternoon. The body was discovered on Millisle Beach in Co. Down Reports claim a local dog walker spotted the body and alerted the authorities. Local UUP Councillor Pete Wray, who represents Ards and North … [Read more...] about Shock in Co. Down after body found on beach
A NEW obesity service in Northern Ireland will see people given access to weight loss injections via the health service for the first time. Announced this week, a new Regional Obesity Management Service is scheduled to start early next year. “This phase will focus on the development of a community-based service where patients will have access to lifestyle support as well as … [Read more...] about Weight loss injections set to be offered by Northern Irish health service for first time
