CERN director-general awarded honorary doctorate from University College Dublin

CERN Director-General Dr Fabriola Gianotti has been awarded an honorary doctorate from University College Dublin (UCD). Dr Gianotti is Director-General of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), which Ireland became an Associate Member State of in October 2025. The Italian scientist was recognised by the Irish institution this month “as a global scientific leader … [Read more...] about CERN director-general awarded honorary doctorate from University College Dublin

ALL across Ireland, in fields, on hillsides and beside ancient ruins, lie sites that many pass every day without ever knowing their story. These places are called cillíní, and they carry immense historical and emotional importance. Cillíní were mainly used for the burial of unbaptised babies or those that died shortly after birth, at a time when Catholic doctrine did not permit … [Read more...] about The quiet legacy of Ireland’s cillíní

A PUBLIC survey is underway in Belfast on extending the hours that shops can open on Sundays. Currently large shops in the city centre – those with a floor space of 280 square metres or more – can only open from 1pm to 6pm on Sundays. Smaller stores, however, are not bound by these restrictions and can set their own opening hours. Under Northern Irish legislation only areas … [Read more...] about Public asked for opinions on extending Sunday trading hours in Belfast

A NEWLY launched dementia service is using historic GAA commentary by the late Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh as a form of reminiscence therapy. The Replay is a collaboration between The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, the GAA and RTÉ Archives. Kerry native Ó Muircheartaigh died in 2024 at the age of 93. His family has given its full support to the initiative, which uses recordings of … [Read more...] about Dementia service uses Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh’s GAA commentary to ‘trigger fond memories’

MAYOR of Galway Mike Cubbard has confirmed he will stand as an independent candidate in the upcoming Galway West by-election. The electoral contest is for the seat held by Catherine Connolly before she was elected President of Ireland. A date has yet to be set for the election, but Mayor Cubbard has today confirmed his intention to run for the TD role and said his campaign … [Read more...] about Galway Mayor will stand in by-election for President Catherine Connolly’s former seat