US Vice President JD Vance welcomed Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin to his residence, emphasizing the strong bonds between the United States and Ireland. The breakfast gathering included notable figures such as Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and US Health Secretary…
Cheltenham experienced an unexpected snowfall on Wednesday morning prior to the Queen Mother Champion Chase, scheduled for 4:00 PM. The snow turned to sleet by late morning, with a predicted temperature rise to 7°C as racing begins at 1:20 PM….
Sinn Féin has criticized the Irish Government for failing to fulfill a pledge made by former taoiseach Enda Kenny in 2016 regarding voting rights for the Irish diaspora in presidential elections. The party’s US support group, Friends of Sinn Féin,…
In a surprising turn of events, Greenland’s nationalist Naleraq party has significantly increased its support in recent elections, while the Democratic party leads with 29.9% of the votes. The elections have drawn international attention, particularly due to remarks from U.S….
A military operation concluded in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, where militants hijacked the Jaffar Express train, resulting in 33 militants and 21 hostages killed. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility, threatening to execute 50 hostages in retaliation for military actions. While…
Recent Russian missile attacks on Ukraine have resulted in multiple casualties and significant damage. In Odesa, four Syrian nationals died when a missile struck a cargo ship, while a separate attack in Kryvyi Rih killed a woman and injured several…
Cricket Ireland has officially canceled a planned multi-format series against Afghanistan, citing financial reasons. Instead, the summer schedule will feature matches against the West Indies and England. Cricket Ireland’s chief executive, Warren Deutrom, emphasized the need to manage budgetary constraints…
A British parliamentary committee has been informed that new post-Brexit labelling rules could lead to ‘gaps on shelves’ in Northern Ireland by July. While the Windsor Framework has been acknowledged as an improvement over previous trade arrangements, business leaders, including…
European defence ministers will convene in Paris to discuss a peacekeeping force aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s security guarantees following a newly agreed 30-day ceasefire with Russia. The meeting, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, includes leaders from France, Britain, Germany,…
In a recent meeting with Taoiseach Micheal Martin, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed several topics including the U.S.-Ireland trade deficit, the contentious Apple Tax case, and his Doonbeg resort expansion delays due to EU regulations. While acknowledging the significant trade…
A coalition including the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, the Construction Industry Federation, and the Construction Workers Health Trust has launched the Clean Air Site Campaign to enhance air quality and protect construction workers from silica dust exposure. The initiative…
The Fórsa trade union is set to recommend a pay deal for up to 40,000 workers in the community and voluntary sector, featuring a 9.25% salary increase backdated to October 2024, with additional phased rises in 2025 and 2026. The…
