Number of Honey Bee Colonies Fell by 12% in Ireland Last Winter

Number of Honey Bee Colonies Fell by 12% in Ireland Last Winter

The number of honey bee colonies fell by 12% in the winter of 2017-18, according to an international study. 348 beekeepers in Ireland responded to the research analyzing the loss rates of honey bee colonies There was a 16% decrease...
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President Trump Says ‘It’s an Honor’ to be in Ireland

President Trump Says ‘It’s an Honor’ to be in Ireland

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania have arrived in Ireland and said they are honored to be in the country. Speaking to the media, Mr Varadkar said it was a great honor to welcome President Trump to Ireland....
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Doonbeg Prepares to Welcome President Donald Trump

Doonbeg Prepares to Welcome President Donald Trump

A rural village tucked into a corner of west Clare is making last-minute preparations to welcome Donald Trump. While the controversial US president is accustomed to protests and public outrage wherever he goes, he will be warmly greeted with smiles...
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Flanagan Plays Down Crime Spree in Greater North Dublin

Flanagan Plays Down Crime Spree in Greater North Dublin

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has refused to commit to a government-wide plan to tackle crime in greater north Dublin. Mr Flanagan was visiting Coolock garda station on Tuesday after four men from the surrounding area were shot dead in...
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Racism Watchdog Urges Ireland to Act Against Councils That Do Not Spend on Traveler Housing

Racism Watchdog Urges Ireland to Act Against Councils That Do Not Spend on Traveler Housing

Ireland should act against local authorities which fail to spend money intended for Travelers accommodation, A European anti-racism watchdog urged. The European Commission Against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) said the severe housing shortage, high rent and di...
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Rare Persian Coins Stolen in Burglary in Belfast

Rare Persian Coins Stolen in Burglary in Belfast

A rare set of Persian coins have been stolen during a burglary in Belfast. Several diamond necklaces, rings and bracelets, an antique female Swiss watch and a quantity of US dollars were also in the haul taken from a property...
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Protesters Preparing for President Trump’s Visit to Ireland

Protesters Preparing for President Trump’s Visit to Ireland

Organizers claim that thousands of people are set to take part in protests across Ireland when Donald Trump visits the island later this week. Mr Trump and his wife Melania arrived in the UK on Monday morning. They were officially...
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Sinn Féin Calls for Leaders Show ‘Political Will’ to Restore Power-Sharing

Sinn Féin Calls for Leaders Show ‘Political Will’ to Restore Power-Sharing

Sinn Féin has urged leaders in Northern Ireland to show political will despite the “improbable” circumstances, and seal a deal on restoring power-sharing. Uncertainty at Westminster and over Brexit form the backdrop to the latest effort to negotiate a dea...
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More Than 400 Ambulance Staff Attacked Every Year in The North

More Than 400 Ambulance Staff Attacked Every Year in The North

More than 400 ambulance staff are attacked every year in Northern Ireland, figures show. The attacks ranged from verbal to physical, including biting, lacerations and bruising, according to figures obtained by the Press Association. Frontline staff including p...
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Police Launch Cross Border Investigation into Attempt to Kill an Officer

Police Launch Cross Border Investigation into Attempt to Kill an Officer

Police have launched an investigation straddling the Irish border into a dissident republican attempt to kill an officer. A “sophisticated” bomb was placed under the man’s vehicle and discovered at Shandon Park Golf Club in East Belfast on Saturday. He.....
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