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Ireland ‘deeply disturbed’ by disruption to aid operations in Gaza as 50,000 children face threat of polio

Ireland ‘deeply disturbed’ by disruption to aid operations in Gaza as 50,000 children face threat of polio

August 27, 2024 by

ISRAEL’S “shameful” disruption of aid and food operations in Gaza is “inexcusable and indefensible" Ireland’s Taoiseach Simon Harris said today. Speaking from France, where he will attend a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris this afternoon, the Taoiseach said evacuation orders issued by Israel yesterday, which stopped the United Nation’s (UN) vital … [Read more...] about Ireland ‘deeply disturbed’ by disruption to aid operations in Gaza as 50,000 children face threat of polio

New legislation makes it a crime to steal pet cats and dogs in Northern Ireland

August 27, 2024 by

A NEW law has come into effect which makes it a crime to abduct pet cats and dogs in Northern Ireland. The Pet Abduction Act 2024 carries prison sentences and fines for those convicted of stealing pets from their owners. Applicable in Northern Ireland and England, the legislation came into effect on August 24. “I appreciate how important dogs and cats are to their owners in … [Read more...] about New legislation makes it a crime to steal pet cats and dogs in Northern Ireland

Witness appeal after pensioner left in serious condition following collision on Irish road

August 27, 2024 by

GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses after a woman was left in a serious condition following a collision in Co. Donegal. Two vehicles were involved in the collision on the N56 in Inver, which occurred at around 9am on Sunday, August 25. Following the incident a woman, aged in her 80s, was taken to Sligo University Hospital for treatment of her injuries which Gardaí have confirmed … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after pensioner left in serious condition following collision on Irish road

Bubble wall, mood lighting and calming music feature as new sensory room unveiled at Dublin Airport

August 27, 2024 by

A NEW sensory room has been unveiled at Dublin Airport in a “milestone" moment in its commitment to creating an “inclusive” experience for all passengers. Located in Terminal 1, the new room features relaxing music, mood lighting and a bubble wall, as well as bean bags, digital display panels, textured flooring, and memory and motor skill games. It is aimed at providing an … [Read more...] about Bubble wall, mood lighting and calming music feature as new sensory room unveiled at Dublin Airport

Oasis confirm reunion and announce series of Ireland and UK gigs

August 27, 2024 by

OASIS have announced that they will reunite for a world tour taking them across Ireland, the UK and further afield next year. Founded by second generation Irish brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher in Manchester in 1991, the band split in 2009. The pair have pursued their own projects in the years that have passed, but today years of speculation ended as to whether they would ever … [Read more...] about Oasis confirm reunion and announce series of Ireland and UK gigs

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April 11, 1971

The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) ended its long-held ban on members playing or attending “foreign” sports games such as soccer and rugby on April 11, 1971. The most notable controversy surrounding the ban took place in 1938, when Douglas Hyde, then President of Ireland, was suspended as a Patron of the Association after he attended an international soccer match in Dalymount Park, Dublin. He was later re-admitted in a vote of 120 – 11 at the GAA’s 1939 Annual Congress. The lifting of the ban also resulted in Croke Park, Dublin’s large GAA staduim, being permitted to host foreign games.

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