GARDAÍ are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a man missing from Co. Kilkenny since New Year's Eve. Jamie Collins, 23, is reported missing from Kilkenny since Tuesday, December 31, 2024. He was last seen at approximately 7pm. Mr Collins is described as being 5' 8" in height, with a medium build, black hair and blue-green eyes. It is not known what he … [Read more...] about Gardaí appeal for information on man missing from Co. Kilkenny since New Year’s Eve
Gardaí appeal for information on man missing from Co. Kilkenny since New Year’s Eve
Carter and Thatcher Clashed on N.I.
Jimmy Carter’s involvement in Northern Ireland affairs was far more substantial than many Irish Americans may think. Former President Jimmy Carter, who has died at the age of 100, is remembered for his impact on foreign policy and his humanitarian work after his presidency. He was also very much interested in finding a peaceful solution to the Troubles in Northern … [Read more...] about Carter and Thatcher Clashed on N.I.
Lady Mary Peters: a champion of sport and community
By Ray Cavanaugh
Consisting of high jump, hurdles, long jump, shot put and running, the women's pentathlon was likely the best all-around measure of female athleticism. It is not much of a logical leap to conclude that the winner of the Olympic women's pentathlon (which has since added two events to become a heptathlon) was the most physically able woman on the planet. Out of roughly 2 billion … [Read more...] about Lady Mary Peters: a champion of sport and community
Restrictions on hospital visits as rapid increase in flu cases reported in Ireland
RESTRICTIONS have been placed on visiting in hospitals across Ireland due to a rapid increase in flu cases reported across the country. “The number of people in hospital with flu has been increasing rapidly,” the Health Service Executive confirmed this week, with the latest available figures showing 1,017 cases recorded on December 31, compared to 984 on December 30, 869 on … [Read more...] about Restrictions on hospital visits as rapid increase in flu cases reported in Ireland
Ireland faces ‘treacherous’ conditions as Arctic air mass brings severe snow, frost and ice
TEMPERATURES will plummet across Ireland from tonight as an Arctic air mass is set to bring significant snow as well as severe frost and ice to the nation. In a forecast issued today, Met Éireann warned of the possibility of significant snowfall over the weekend followed by the arrival of “an arctic air mass” which “will bring bitterly cold conditions next week”. Met Éireann … [Read more...] about Ireland faces ‘treacherous’ conditions as Arctic air mass brings severe snow, frost and ice