‘We understand what it means to be a migrant’: 1200 new Irish citizens conferred at Dublin ceremonies

THE Irish ‘understand what it means to be a migrant’ a government representative said as 1200 new Irish citizens were welcomed in Dublin. Two Irish citizenship ceremonies took place at the National Concert Hall, where applicants from 105 countries around the world - and living in 31 counties on the island of Ireland - were conferred as Irish citizens. “Citizenship ceremonies … [Read more...] about ‘We understand what it means to be a migrant’: 1200 new Irish citizens conferred at Dublin ceremonies

AN ‘unacceptable’ attack on a young man in Co. Armagh is being treated as a disability hate crime, police have confirmed. The man was left with serious facial injuries after being assaulted by a group of six teenage boys. The incident happened in the High Street Mall area of Portadown at around 5.20pm on Saturday, February 24. "It was reported that at around 5.20pm, a young man … [Read more...] about Vulnerable teen targeted by gang in disability hate crime attack

THOUSANDS of people have taken to the streets of Dublin this weekend in protest against the ongoing war in Ukraine. The sombre second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbour fell yesterday (February 24). Tánaiste Micheál Martin marked the day by reinforcing the nation’s support for the embattled nation, claiming “Ireland will not waver in support for … [Read more...] about Thousands march in Dublin as foreign affairs minister confirms Ireland ‘stands with Ukraine’