Former UFC Fighter Paddy Holohan to Run in Local Elections
February 14, 2019 No Responses

Former UFC Fighter Paddy Holohan to Run in Local Elections

A former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter is getting ready for a battle of a different kind as he prepares to step into the political arena. Dubliner Paddy Holohan, who fought five times in the UFC, has decided to run...
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HSE Confirms 34 Flu Deaths in Ireland This Season
February 14, 2019 No Responses

HSE Confirms 34 Flu Deaths in Ireland This Season

The HSE says influenza is still circulating in Ireland, six weeks into flu season, with 34 confirmed deaths being reported. The majority of the deaths reported occurred in people aged 65 years and older. The number of hospitalizations decreased and...
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President Higgins Hails Liverpool’s ‘Extraordinary’ Irish Connection
February 13, 2019 No Responses

President Higgins Hails Liverpool’s ‘Extraordinary’ Irish Connection

President Higgins has called for Britain and Ireland to build on their links as he hailed the “extraordinary connection” Liverpool has with Ireland. Michael D Higgins and wife Sabina visited the Liverpool Irish Center today on the final day of...
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Bertie Ahern Says Brexit Has Raised Tension in Ireland
February 13, 2019 No Responses

Bertie Ahern Says Brexit Has Raised Tension in Ireland

Brexit has “raised tensions” on the island of Ireland and “complicated” progress towards a lasting peace, Bertie Ahern has told British MPs. The former Taoiseach said people were worried that a no-deal UK withdrawal from the EU would be the...
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Concerns Raised Whether Irish Universities Can Handle Student Influx After Brexit
February 12, 2019 No Responses

Concerns Raised Whether Irish Universities Can Handle Student Influx After Brexit

Concerns have been raised about the ability of Irish universities to deal with a potential influx of thousands of students post-Brexit. An Oireachtas committee heard on Tuesday that if the movement of students was limited after the UK leaves the...
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President Higgins Hopes ‘Warm Relationship’ with UK Will Persist After Brexit
February 12, 2019 No Responses

President Higgins Hopes ‘Warm Relationship’ with UK Will Persist After Brexit

President Michael D Higgins has called for the “warm relationship” between Ireland and the UK to survive whatever the outcome of the “Brexit odyssey”. He also praised Prince Charles’ commitment to Anglo-Irish relations in a speech to a gathering of.....
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O.N.E. Begins Awareness Campaign Highlighting Plight of Homeless Veterans
February 11, 2019 No Responses

O.N.E. Begins Awareness Campaign Highlighting Plight of Homeless Veterans

The plight of homeless defense force veterans will be brought into sharp focus today. Three veterans will sleep out in a number of locations in Dublin in sleeping bags styled on the Irish flag. It is in a bid to...
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President Higgins Begins Three-Day Visit to UK in Birmingham
February 11, 2019 No Responses

President Higgins Begins Three-Day Visit to UK in Birmingham

President Michael D Higgins, will begin a three-day visit to England with a series of engagements in Birmingham on Monday. President Higgins, accompanied by his wife Sabina, will attend a civic reception in his honor hosted by Birmingham City Council,...
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Four Limestone Statues Stolen from Cork are Found in Clare
February 11, 2019 No Responses

Four Limestone Statues Stolen from Cork are Found in Clare

Four limestone statues which were stolen from Charleville in Co Cork in 2011 have been recovered by gardaí. Two are statues of eagles mounted which had been mounted on 10ft high pillars and the others are life size busts of...
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Extra Hiring at Irish Rail to Deal with Increasing Anti-Social Behavior
February 10, 2019 No Responses

Extra Hiring at Irish Rail to Deal with Increasing Anti-Social Behavior

Irish Rail is introducing new staff onboard their trains to tackle antisocial behavior. The customer service roles will be backed up by security in a bid to create more “peace and comfort” for passengers. The move comes as Iarnrod Eireann...
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