DEIRDRE Heenan, a senior academic at Ulster University, is widely reported to be in the final stages of negotiations to run as Fianna Fáil’s candidate in the upcoming Irish presidential election. According to a report in the Irish Independent, Heenan is considered the preferred choice of Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin, though she has declined to confirm or deny … [Read more...] about Ulster University’s Deirdre Heenan emerges as frontrunner for Fianna Fáil in presidential election
Ulster University’s Deirdre Heenan emerges as frontrunner for Fianna Fáil in presidential election
Teenager qualifies as Britain’s youngest digger driver
A 13-YEAR-OLD boy has become the youngest person in Britain to qualify as a digger driver. This month Finlay Gallagher, of the Gallagher Group family, completed his digger driving training. The youngster spent his school holidays mastering the controls of the iconic JCB 3CX Plus backhoe loader, before passing his Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) test with flying … [Read more...] about Teenager qualifies as Britain’s youngest digger driver
First Minister of Northern Ireland congratulates Scottie Scheffler on Open win
FIRST MINISTER of Northern Ireland Michelle O’Neill has congratulated Scottie Scheffler on his success in the Open championship over the weekend. The US golfer won the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club yesterday afternoon. The American, who finished four shots clear of the field on 17 under par, collected the coveted Claret Jug on the 18th green of the Dunluce … [Read more...] about First Minister of Northern Ireland congratulates Scottie Scheffler on Open win
Hundreds of billions set for Irish infastructure and development plan
THE Irish Government is set to approve a revised National Development Plan (NDP), unlocking €200 billion in infrastructure investment over the next decade. The new strategy, which outlines €100 billion in spending from 2026 to 2030 and a further €100 billion from 2031 to 2035, is being positioned as a cornerstone of Ireland’s long-term economic prosperity. At the heart of the … [Read more...] about Hundreds of billions set for Irish infastructure and development plan
Refurbished garda building will accommodate ‘highly specialist unit’
AN historic garda building has reopened after undergoing an extensive refurbishment project to make it fit for the future purpose. Ireland’s Justice Minister, Jim O’Callaghan and Minister of State for the Office of Public Works Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran attended the official reopening of J Block at Garda Headquarters in Dublin. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan officially reopened the … [Read more...] about Refurbished garda building will accommodate ‘highly specialist unit’