A MILESTONE has been achieved in the Irish Defence Forces this week as a senior medical officer became the nation’s first graduate of military medicine. “History was made this week as Ireland celebrates the first ever graduate of the Higher Specialist Training scheme in Military Medicine, Commandant (Dr) Fiachra Lambe,” a spokesperson for the Defence Forces said. “This … [Read more...] about ‘History made’ as Ireland celebrates first graduate of military medicine
‘History made’ as Ireland celebrates first graduate of military medicine
Light boxes placed in Irish libraries to help combat winter blues
A COUNCIL in Ireland has rolled out a scheme placing vitamin L light boxes in libraries to help the public overcome the winter blues. Dublin City Council confirmed this week that the initiative would apply to all of its libraries. “Bright light is said to lift your mood, boost alertness and help you feel more energised,” they explained. “Using a light box every day over the … [Read more...] about Light boxes placed in Irish libraries to help combat winter blues
‘Iconic’ Irish saxophone player Paddy Cole dies, aged 85
SAXOPHONE player and singer Paddy Cole has died at the age of 85. A familiar face from Ireland's showband scene, the popular jazz artist hailed from Castleblayney in Monaghan. His death comes after he was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2022. President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to the musician, whom he describes as “one of the founding icons of the great period of the … [Read more...] about ‘Iconic’ Irish saxophone player Paddy Cole dies, aged 85
‘Substantial’ amount of jewellery and cash taken as burglars target local jewellers
AN investigation is underway after a local jewellers was targeted in an overnight burglary. Police officers were called to reports of a burglary at a jewellery story in the Urbal Road area of Coagh in Co. Tyrone. The business owners found their premises ransacked on the morning of January 21, with the burglars thought to have struck sometime the previous night. “It was reported … [Read more...] about ‘Substantial’ amount of jewellery and cash taken as burglars target local jewellers
Micheál Martin accuses rivals of ‘subversion’ of constitution after failure to elect new Taoiseach
FIANNA fÁIL leader Micheál Martin has accused his opponents of subverting the constitution after the failure to elect a new Táoiseach in the Dáil today. Mr Martin is expected to be nominated for the position, having previously been elected Taoiseach in 2020. However, the opposition objected to the nomination process getting underway, with Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy … [Read more...] about Micheál Martin accuses rivals of ‘subversion’ of constitution after failure to elect new Taoiseach