Asian hornets are in Ireland. The National Parks and Wildlife Service have confirmed that an Asian hornet has been sighted and captured in Cork. This significant discovery has sparked a ‘biosecurity alert for Ireland’ RTE report that the Department of Housing and, Local Government and Heritage have said the hornets pose ‘a significant threat to […]
Eight people in total have been kidnapped. An Irish woman has been kidnapped with eight other people from an orphanage in Haiti. The Department of Foreign Affairs say that they are aware of the incident and are providing consular assistance. According to RTE, Gena Heraty, who is from Westport in Mayo, oversees the Sainte-Helene orphanage […]
The news was read out in court. Riverdance legend, Michael Flatley, has revealed (in an unorthodox way) that he is seeking to run to become Ireland’s president. The Irish-American dancer is set to move back to Ireland in the next few weeks where he “intends to seek nominations to run for president of Ireland”. The […]
“We will continue to fight. We will continue to win.” Kneecap have taken to Instagram to share a message from Avon and Somerset Police which says that there will be no further investigation into their Glastonbury set. In the hours following their Glastonbury appearance last month, the police released a statement reading: “Video footage and […]
Sad news just in. Tributes have flooded in following the death of actress Jo Bacon who has died. Joanne ‘Jo’ Bacon had roles in EastEnders, The Bill, and the Horrible Histories movie, reports the Mirror. She was was 72. Bacon also played Natalie’s mum in Love Actually and features in the iconic scene when Hugh […]
‘We are beyond devastated’ GAA Palestine have confirmed that their upcoming trip to Ireland has been cancelled. They’ve explained that the reason behind the cancellation comes from issues with the Department of Justice. In a lengthy statement, GAA Palestine wrote: “It is with a very heavy heart that we announce that the planned trip to […]
Worrying news. Police have closed off a number of streets close to a primary school with reports of a ‘major incident’. South Wales Police are dealing with the incident in Barry. Details are scarce at the moment but Vale of Glamorgan council have urged people to avoid the area. Jenner Park Primary School said in […]
They’re encouraging people to come out and support them. Children from Palestine’s first GAA club are set to tour Ireland next month in a landmark visit. From July 18th to August 1st, 33 children and 14 adult mentors from the Moataz Sarsour GAA Club – the first officially recognised GAA club in Palestine – will […]
It’s one of the most popular names in the nation. Outside of the Emerald Isle, other English speaking folk really struggle with many of our most beautiful names. Names like Ruari, Aoibheann, Saoirse, and Cliodhna see English minds implode with confusion. Even the likes of Paraic, Daithi, Cathal, and Aine can bring the smartest New […]
The trial lasted over a month. Richard Satchwell has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife, Tina, eight years ago. Following a trial that took over a month, the jury found Satchwell guilty of murder. Satchwell reported his wife missing in March 2017, saying that he came home to find […]
Heartbreaking news just in. Sam Gardiner, who starred on Race Across The World, has tragically died aged just 24. In a statement, his mother Jo wrote that she and Sam’s dad are heartbroken by the news. She wrote: “We are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Sam in a terrible accident. “Sam left […]
Is being single becoming more common than ever? A study claims that one in four adults in the United States will stay single forever. The study, which was carried out by the Pew Research Center, suggests that the trend is likely down to changing societal norms, a shift in priorities, and economic pressures. Traditional expectations […]