Out&About
By Paddy McCarthy Alright, alright I did miss last week’s Out&About and I am sorry for that as we had a lot of inquiries on what had happened. So, I will tell you now: I left for Ireland on March...
Oireachtas Committee Told That Risk Of Cyber Attack On Ireland Remains Low
The threat of a direct cyber attack against the Irish state remains low despite the war Ukraine, an Oireachtas committee has heard. But the committee was told that the type of ransomware attack, carried out by cyber criminals against the...
B&B Ireland Celebrates 50 Years
B&B Ireland began life in 1972 as the Town and Country Homes Association, but in the last 50 years has evolved into a global organization that guarantees quality accommodation with hosts that offer a friendly, welcoming and value for money...
Parrott Scores Late To Spare Ireland’s Blushes Against Lithuania
Substitute Troy Parrott spared the Republic of Ireland’s blushes with a stoppage-time winner in a narrow 1-0 victory against Lithuania on a night when they had four goals disallowed for offside. The Tottenham striker, currently on loan at MK Dons,...
O’Neill: Sinn Féin Will Defend But Not Renegotiate Good Friday Agreement
Sinn Féin will defend but not renegotiate the Good Friday Agreement, the party’s vice president Michelle O’Neill has said. Speaking at an election launch event in Belfast city center, Ms O’Neill said those who “hanker for the past need to...
Hungary Take Advantage Of Mistake By Northern Ireland’s McGinn
Hungary capitalized on a mistake from Niall McGinn to edge out Northern Ireland 1-0 at Windsor Park. Dundee winger McGinn undersold Bailey Peacock-Farrell with a back-pass, allowing Roland Sallai to nip in and score with 56 minutes gone. Up until...
Coveney Meets With Mayors Of Manchester And Liverpool To Strengthen Ties
Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has met with the mayors of Manchester and Liverpool as part of an initiative to strengthen trade and innovation links. The meeting in Dublin with Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram agreed to further develop...
Keith Andrews Praises Kenny’s ‘Strength Of Character’
Keith Andrews has praised Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny’s strength of character after watching him battle his way through a difficult start to his reign. Kenny failed to win any of his first 10 games as Ireland boss, a...
Ireland Sees A Massive Increase In Number Of Overseas Visitors
The number of overseas passengers arriving in Ireland jumped by more than 1,300 per cent last month compared with February last year, new figures show. In February, 787,300 passengers arrived in Ireland via overseas routes, up 35 per cent on...
House Prices Rise 2.4 Per Cent This Year
House prices have risen by 2.4 per cent since the year began, according to a report. A study by property website Daft.ie shows prices continue to go in an upward trajectory across the country, with the average price of a...