Blue-green algae has been found on the north coast of Derry and Antrim. Scientists noted an increase in the amount of the potentially toxic algae at Lough Neagh at the beginning of August, and had established it was in the Bann River system. The Bann flows from Lough Neagh to the Atlantic, joining the sea just beyond Coleraine. The algae had already been detected in the Bann … [Read more...] about Toxic blue-green algae spotted on Ireland’s north coast
Toxic blue-green algae spotted on Ireland’s north coast
Tim Walz’s Irish roots traced
KAMALA Harris' presidential running mate Tim Walz has Irish roots, but it’s unclear exactly where they lie. The man who could well be the USA’s next Vice President has possible links to Co. Wexford, but exactly where in the county has given rise to some debate. American genealogist Megan Smolenyak has been tracking politicians' roots since Barack Obama first ran for president … [Read more...] about Tim Walz’s Irish roots traced
Dr Mike Lynch missing after yacht sinks in the Med
One man is confirmed dead, six missing and 15 rescued after yacht sinks off the coast of Sicily THE IT entrepreneur Mike Lynch is missing after the 56m (183ft) yacht, the Bayesian, sank in bad weather. The boat was only some 700 metres from the harbour when it sank. Francesco Venuto, the spokesperson for Sicily's civil protection agency, told the BBC that they "think [the … [Read more...] about Dr Mike Lynch missing after yacht sinks in the Med
Terror threat in Ireland officially remains at ‘moderate’
TAOISEACH Simon Harris has said that Ireland is in no way isolated from the threat of terrorism, either domestic or international. His statement comes after an Irish Defence Forces chaplain was attacked in what could turn out to be a terrorist-related incident in Co. Galway. Speaking in Co. Carlow, Taoiseach Harris was responding to a question about reports in the Sunday Times … [Read more...] about Terror threat in Ireland officially remains at ‘moderate’
Doug Beattie resigns as Ulster Unionist Party leader
DOUG Beattie has resigned as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) In a statement he cited “irreconcilable differences” and the “inability to influence and shape the party going forward” as the reasoning behind the decision. He said: “Leading the Ulster Unionist Party has been a huge honour. I took over as the leader at the beginning of a three-year election cycle with an … [Read more...] about Doug Beattie resigns as Ulster Unionist Party leader