Protest outside the Dáil over Ireland’s housing crisis

LARGE demonstrations have taken place outside the Dáil Éireann over Ireland’s escalating housing crisis. The Irish Congress of Trade Unions organised the "Raise the Roof" protest to coincide with a parliamentary debate on the issue. The union labelled the crisis "the greatest political failure of our time". Ethel Buckley, deputy general secretary of SIPTU, stated: “Workers are … [Read more...] about Protest outside the Dáil over Ireland’s housing crisis

AN Irish running group which brings refugees together with locals in the areas they now call home has launched in Britain. Founded in Cork in 2018, Sanctuary Runners uses running, jogging and walking to bring together asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants with local residents to promote “solidarity-through-sports”. The brainchild of former Irish Post sports editor Graham … [Read more...] about ‘Special day’ as Irish running group connecting refugees with locals launches in Britain

ACCORDING to the Central Bank of Ireland, the US’ growing demand for weight-loss drugs have led to a massive rise in exports in the first half of the year. Companies racing to export to the US before Trump's tariffs take effect are the major reason for the spike. March marked a record month, with $25bn in exports to the US - a fourfold increase from March 2024. The bank noted … [Read more...] about Weight loss drugs lead to a surge in Irish exports to America

SUPERMAC’S fans enjoyed a special treat this month as the Irish fast-food chain served up its inimitable food offerings for the very first time in Britain. Festival-goers were delighted to find a pop-up Supermac’s food van at the Download Festival in Leicestershire from June 10-14. Supermac's was founded in Galway in 1978 It marked the first time the Galway-founded food chain … [Read more...] about Fans in disbelief as Supermac’s opens in Britain for first time ever

TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of Slane Castle owner Lord Henry Mount Charles at the age of 74. His family issued a statement today confirming his death, following a “long and valiant battle with cancer”. “It is with profound sadness that the family of Lord Henry Mount Charles, The Marquess Conyngham announce his peaceful passing in the late hours of June 18th … [Read more...] about Slane Castle owner Lord Henry Mount Charles dies following cancer battle