EBU postpones vote on Israel’s Eurovision participation amid Gaza ceasefire

THE European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has delayed a decision on whether Israel will be allowed to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. It has cited recent developments in the Middle East, following the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire. A virtual vote originally planned for November has now been postponed in favour of a broader, in-person discussion set to take place during … [Read more...] about EBU postpones vote on Israel’s Eurovision participation amid Gaza ceasefire

A FUNDRAISING campaign has been launched to help secure a permanent home for an Irish charity in Coventry. Coventry Irish Society (CIS) has published two new promotional films this week highlighting the charity’s work and its importance to the many people of Irish descent that is serves across the city. Founded in 1993, the organisation has continually provided services to … [Read more...] about Campaign launched to secure permanent residence for Irish charity in Coventry

A VIEWING platform at a beauty spot in Northern Ireland has been “extensively damaged” by a fire which is believed to have been deliberately started. PSNI officers are investigating the incident, which saw the observation platform at Crommelin Wood in Donaghadee “destroyed” by the blaze. “A report was received on Monday, October 13 that the wooden platform, located within … [Read more...] about Arson investigation after fire destroys viewing platform at Northern Irish beauty spot

Ireland is on course to miss its national and EU targets to restore water bodies to what’s officially classed as ‘good ecological status’ by 2027, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Despite some small improvements, overall water quality across Ireland continues to fall. The EPA's flagship Water Quality in Ireland 2019–2024 report paints a troubling picture … [Read more...] about Ireland set to miss water quality goals as pollution crisis deepens, EPA warns

THERE is more to fish than Fridays, according to debut author Ciara Shine. The self-confessed fish-lover claims seafood has had a bad rap in Ireland. Despite it being an island nation, the Irish public is generally more interested in eating food from the land than from the sea. But Shine, who runs the family business Shines Seafood in Killybegs, Donegal, with her parents, is on … [Read more...] about Ciara Shine releases debut cookbook celebrating Irish seafood