TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has said that US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs of 50 per cent on all goods from the EU is 'disappointing'. Earlier this year, Trump announced 20 per cent tariffs on goods entering the US from the EU, although this was later suspended, with a 10 per cent baseline tariff applied instead. It was hoped a deal could be thrashed out … [Read more...] about Taoiseach describes Trump’s 50 per cent EU tariffs threat as ‘disappointing’
Taoiseach describes Trump’s 50 per cent EU tariffs threat as ‘disappointing’
Woman in her 70s dies after collision involving bicycle and tractor in Co. Clare
A WOMAN in her 70s has died following a collision involving a bicycle and a tractor in Co. Clare. The incident occurred at around 12.45pm on Saturday on the L3180 at Toonagh, Tulla. Gardaí have now appealed for witnesses as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. "The cyclist, a woman aged her 70s, was pronounced deceased at the scene," read a statement … [Read more...] about Woman in her 70s dies after collision involving bicycle and tractor in Co. Clare
‘A shining light’: Tributes paid to teen who died in Co. Kerry swimming tragedy
TRIBUTES have been paid to a teenager who died after an accident while swimming in Co. Kerry last week. Luke Silles, 18, was rushed to hospital following the incident at Fenit Pier on Saturday, May 17. He had been in a critical condition since then but sadly passed away at University Hospital Kerry on Friday. His death follows the recent passing of seven-year-old Alan Singh in … [Read more...] about ‘A shining light’: Tributes paid to teen who died in Co. Kerry swimming tragedy
Politicians condemn arrest of elderly pro-Palestinian demonstrator in Belfast
POLITICIANS in the North have condemned the arrest of an elderly pro-Palestinian demonstrator in Belfast, with one saying he was 'disturbed' by the incident. A video circulating online showed the woman standing outside a branch of Barclays bank on Saturday as a police officer spoke to her before arresting her. The PSNI confirmed that two women had been arrested in relation to … [Read more...] about Politicians condemn arrest of elderly pro-Palestinian demonstrator in Belfast
Cardinal Dolan visits 100-year-old nun who taught him in his early years
CARDINAL Timothy Michael Dolan, Archbishop of New York, shared a video this month in which he appears with Sister Mary Bosco in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. The 100-year-old Irish nun, a Sister of Mercy, taught him as a young boy in Missouri. Cardinal Dolan is now back in the US after being in Rome participating in the conclave in which Pope Leo XIV was elected. The cardinal is seen … [Read more...] about Cardinal Dolan visits 100-year-old nun who taught him in his early years