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February 23, 2019 No Responses

Major Search Underway to Find Missing Icelandic Man in Dublin

A major search is taking this morning for an Icelandic man who has been missing in Dublin for the past two weeks. 41-year-old Jon Jonsson disappeared after leaving the Bonnington Hotel in Whitehall at around 11am on February 9. He...

February 23, 2019 No Responses

Newly Restored Letters from War of Independence Detail Battle in Derry

Newly restored letters from the Irish War of Independence have unearthed a detailed description of a battle in the city of Derry. Dated July 18 1920, the correspondence notes that for several weeks civilians, backed by police, had been firing...

February 22, 2019 No Responses

Micheál Martin Says Ireland is Not ‘Prepared for No Deal Brexit’

Ireland is not adequately prepared for a no-deal Brexit, the Fianna Fáil leader has claimed. Micheál Martin said the Government was not ready should the UK crash out of the EU at the end of March, despite its no-deal Brexit...

February 22, 2019 No Responses

Number of Security Patrols on Irish Rail Increase 35% in 18 Months

Security patrols on Irish Rail services have increased by 35% in the last 18 months. Earlier this month, it was revealed the company planned to hire more staff to deal with the increasing number of incidents of anti-social behavior. Irish...

February 21, 2019 No Responses

Worries Grow That Food Prices in Ireland Will Increase with No Deal Brexit

There are fears that food prices could rise by 45% in the event of a no-deal Brexit. The European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker admits he’s “not very optimistic” about Britain’s chances of getting one. Retail groups are warni...

February 21, 2019 No Responses

With Election Pact Agreed, Fianna Fáil and SDLP Release Joint Statement on Brexit

The SDLP and Fianna Fáil have issued a joint statement urging pro-remain parties across Ireland to form an alliance. The statement, which was issued by party leaders Colum Eastwood and Micheál Martin, sets out five core principles for parties across...

February 20, 2019 No Responses

Ireland’s First National Biodiversity Conference Taking Place in Dublin Castle

A number of new initiatives have been announced today to protect Ireland’s biodiversity. The country’s first National Biodiversity Conference will take place in Dublin Castle today to outline the measures to help reverse biodiversity loss and implement...