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The US Presidential race — when a marathon turns into a sprint

The US Presidential race — when a marathon turns into a sprint

August 28, 2024 by

DANIEL MULHALL former Irish Ambassador who served in Washington DC from 2017-2022, and in London from 2013-2017 gives the current state of play in the race to the White House A MARATHON and a sprint both involve running, but they require very different qualities. The campaign for the US Presidency is the ultimate political marathon. When I was Ambassador in Washington, I … [Read more...] about The US Presidential race — when a marathon turns into a sprint

Police name motorcyclist who died following collision in County Antrim

August 27, 2024 by

A MOTORCYCLIST who died after being involved in a collision in Co. Antrim has been named. Andrew Agnew died in hospital shortly after the incident which happened in Dunloy at around 8.20pm last night (August 26). The 53-year-old was driving a Triumph motorcycle which collided with a grey Volkswagen Polo at the junction of Frosses Road and Station Road. Andrew Agnew died … [Read more...] about Police name motorcyclist who died following collision in County Antrim

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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