Russian President Vladimir Putin led a pro-government rally that was beset by “technical difficulties” and reports of people being forced to attend. The event marking the eighth anniversary of Russia’s annexation of Crimea, which is not recognized by most countries, came three weeks into Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine that has sparked fierce international condemnation. “We have … Read more
Ireland rose two places, up to 13th, while the United States rose three places to 16th, one ahead of Britain. France climbed to 20th, its highest ranking yet. As well as a personal sense of wellbeing, based on Gallup polls in each country, the happiness score takes account of GDP, social support, personal freedom, and … Read more
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science, Simon Harris, has today signed a statement on behalf of Ireland condemning Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. The key aim of this statement is to signal support for higher education students and staff in Ukraine and to suspend Russia’s rights of representation on all structures and … Read more
A man has died in a road collision between an articulated truck and a car in Co Limerick. Another man has been hospitalised. The incident happened at around 2.50 am at Killeheen, Rathkeale. The driver of the truck, a man in his early 30s, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle died in the … Read more
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, several European countries have halted their “citizenship-residence by investment” schemes. Countries such as the Czech Republic, Greece, Malta, and Portugal have halted their programmes for Russian citizens which provide so-called “golden visas” in return for significant investments. In Ireland, “golden visas” can be obtained through the Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) which … Read more
Minister of State for Communities and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD, met with over 150 stakeholders from local government, local and community development and the volunteer sector. Minister O’Brien convened the meeting to discuss the community’s response to the Ukraine crisis. The Minister recalled how during the pandemic, the community call initiative led by the Local … Read more
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has tested positive for Covid-19 while in Washington for the St Patrick’s Day celebrations. It was detected as part of Covid-19 screening required to enter the White House for a planned meeting with US President Joe Biden on St Patrick’s day. The White House insists any person visiting must undergo tests for … Read more
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, has been addressed a meeting of European Education Ministers on the illegal invasion of Ukraine. The meeting focused, amongst other things, on making language provision available for all Ukrainians and ensuring access to third-level education. Speaking at the meeting, Minister Harris said,“Ireland and … Read more
A group of Bhangra dancers whose performance stole hearts last St Patrick’s Day are hoping they have another viral hit on their hands. The video of Kanwar Shamrock Bhangra grooving to a fusion of dhol beats and Irish music garnered hundreds of thousands of views on social media last year. This year they have been … Read more
Ninety-seven Ukrainian children have died since the start of Russia’s invasion, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday in a speech to Canada’s parliament, pleading once more for allies to “expand” their support for Kyiv. In the video address, the Ukrainian leader accused Russia’s military of “destroying everything: memorial complexes, schools, hospitals, housing complexes.” “They’ve already killed 97 … Read more
Dunnes Stores is recalling the batch of (In picture) Baxter & Greene Smoked Salmon Pate due to the possible presence of plastic pieces. The implicated batch was sold in some stores in Limerick and Galway areas. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the affected batch.
An Irish journalist working as a Fox News cameraman, Pierre Zakrzewski, who was killed by Russian shelling in Ukraine on Monday has been described as a passionate and talented individual with an “indomitable” spirit. The photographer (55) died alongside Ukrainian journalist and producer, Oleksandra Kuvshynova, after the vehicle they were travelling in with reporter Benjamin Hall was struck by incoming … Read more
A Russian woman who stormed a live state TV news broadcast to protest the war in an “incredibly brave act” has been fined. A Russian court found Marina Ovsyannikova guilty of flouting protest legislation when she interrupted a live news bulletin on state TV and denounced the war in Ukraine, the RIA news agency reported. She was fined … Read more
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 6,284 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. In addition, on Monday 14 March, 9,735 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. It brings the combined total of Covid-19 cases reported today to 16,019. As of 8 am today, 1,047 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of … Read more
Two men who raped a “blind drunk” student after offering to give her a lift home from a nightclub have lost their appeals against convictions. Boakye Osei (32), formerly of Tooban, Burnfoot, Co Donegal, but now a prisoner at Midlands Prison, and Kelvin Opoku (35), formerly of Glendale Manor, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, but also a … Read more