SOME 3,500km of cycle routes will connect 2.8million people across Ireland under a newly announced scheme aimed at getting people out of their cars and onto their bikes. Launched this week, Ireland’s new National Cycling Network (NCN) will see the country criss-crossed by 3,500km of safe bike corridors, linking over 200 cities, towns and villages nationally. Composed of 85 … [Read more...] about Ireland announces new cycle network connecting 2.8m people across the country
Ireland announces new cycle network connecting 2.8m people across the country
Proposal for wind farm in Northern Irish beauty spot refused
AN application for planning permission to build a wind farm at a Northern Irish beauty spot has been refused. The Department for Infrastructure (DFI) has issued a Notice of Opinion to refuse planning permission for the proposed Unshinagh Wind Farm within the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Deemed ‘regionally significant’, the planning … [Read more...] about Proposal for wind farm in Northern Irish beauty spot refused
Kayakers rescued after getting into difficulty in River Bann
TWO kayakers were rescued after being caught in an unexpectedly strong tide while on the River Bann. Dog walkers raised the alarm after spotting the pair in trouble at around 6.20pm on January 9. PSNI officers were the first to arrive on the scene, where they found the men clinging to branches to stop themselves being dragged away by the current. “Two officers entered the cold … [Read more...] about Kayakers rescued after getting into difficulty in River Bann
Funding of €7.7million announced to support victims of crime in Ireland
A FUNDING pot of €7.7million has been announced to support people in Ireland who have been the victims of crime. The cash injection will be spread between 70 organisations who currently offer support services to people across the country, with the individual allocations ranging from €3,000 to over €1million. For 2024 this will cover national and larger organisations such as the … [Read more...] about Funding of €7.7million announced to support victims of crime in Ireland
Human trafficking investigation launched after 14 people found in shipping container at Irish port
A HUMAN trafficking investigation has been launched after 14 people were found in a shipping container which arrived at an Irish port this week. Nine men, three women and two girls were found hidden in a refrigerated trailer aboard a ferry which arrived at Rosslare Europort in Wexford at 3am on January 8. The group, which consisted of 10 Kurdish nationals, three Vietnamese and … [Read more...] about Human trafficking investigation launched after 14 people found in shipping container at Irish port