THE GAA has welcomed the news that the British Government will contribute £50m towards the redevelopment of Belfast's Casement Park. The funding was announced today in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spending Review as part of £2.2bn in targeted funding to devolved governments. It is believed around £90m more is needed to meet the estimated £260m cost of the project. However, Ulster … [Read more...] about GAA welcomes British Government’s £50m allocation towards Casement Park redevelopment
GAA welcomes British Government’s £50m allocation towards Casement Park redevelopment
Two people arrested over St Stephen’s Day hit-and-run in which couple died
TWO people have been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run incident on St Stephen's Day in which a married couple lost their lives. Georgina Hogg Moore, 38, and her husband Anthony Hogg, 39, were struck by a vehicle near the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre in Dublin at around 5.45pm on December 26. Mrs Hogg Moore was pronounced dead at the scene, while her husband passed … [Read more...] about Two people arrested over St Stephen’s Day hit-and-run in which couple died
Irish rugby stars line out to help raise £1m for children’s cancer charity
A HOST of Irish rugby stars have taken part in a fundraising challenge to help raise £1m for a children's cancer charity. The 26 Mountains 2 Mayo challenge is currently underway to help Cancer Fund for Children provide vital services for children and families impacted by cancer across the island of Ireland. A team of more than 20 business leaders are currently undertaking the … [Read more...] about Irish rugby stars line out to help raise £1m for children’s cancer charity
Growth of family-run engineering firm leads to jobs boost for Co. Roscommon
THE GROWTH of a family-run engineering firm in Co. Roscommon has led to a jobs boost for the region. Griffdon Engineering is to create 48 new jobs at its headquarters in Ballaghaderreen, boosting local employment and enhancing skills in the electrical service and maintenance sector. The company has grown considerably since siblings Seamus and Elayne Griffin took over in 2017 … [Read more...] about Growth of family-run engineering firm leads to jobs boost for Co. Roscommon
Cyclist, 19, tragically dies in Dublin collision
A YOUNG man has died following a collision involving a van and a cyclist in Co. Dublin earlier today. Shortly after 7.30am, gardaí were alerted after a cyclist was struck by a van at the junction of Griffeen Avenue, R136 and Balgaddy Road in Lucan. The cyclist, a 19-year-old male, was treated at the scene before being taken to Tallaght Hospital, where he was later pronounced … [Read more...] about Cyclist, 19, tragically dies in Dublin collision