Marie Keane (79) died in Marymount University Hospital in Cork last Friday after a long illness. Her family were by her bedside as she passed away. The footballer was very close to his mother and a regular visitor to see her at Marymount over recent weeks. He has now posted a photograph of Marie and … Read more
Mr Martin was speaking on the first episode of the new How To Unite Ireland? podcast, hosted by Louise Cantillon and Doireann Ní Ghlacáin. The show is a six-part series from the team behind the How To Gael podcast. On a previous episode of How To Gael, President Catherine Connolly expressed her commitment to reunification … Read more
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) president is set to be meet with Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien on Thursday morning to discuss “emergency measures” for reducing fuel costs. The meeting comes amidst calls for the Government to take action on rising fuel prices due to the conflict in the Middle East. Fuel prices have risen … Read more
Taoiseach Micheál Martin with US president Donald Trump ahead of St Patrick’s Day last year. Photo: Getty Ahead of the traditional St Patrick’s Day visit to the White House, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has revealed US president Donald Trump is a “gracious and courteous” host. Speaking on the Roasted with Mark Moriarty podcast, Mr Martin said … Read more
Rúaidhrí O’Connor with John Roberts and Ian Robertson in Cardiff in 2019 Just over 50 years ago, in February 1976, rugby fan Rúaidhrí O’Connor was in need of a ticket. It was a Saturday morning, and Ireland were taking on Wales in what was then the Five Nations Championship. Source link
Alcohol Action Ireland has called on the Government to take meaningful action The report found one in three young drinkers had alcohol-use disorder. Photo: Getty There are 43,000 young people in Ireland living with alcohol dependence, according to a new report. The research from Alcohol Action Ireland (AAI) found alcohol consumption among 15- to 24-year-olds … Read more
The type of performance required for Dancing with the Stars has been a big adjustment for her, particularly resisting the temptation to start singing, as she normally would while on a stage. “I find it very hard not to be singing, it’s a real struggle,” she said. “I was very nervous coming into it, I’m … Read more
Stock image Services have been suspended on two rail lines in Cork and due to tragic incidents. In Cork, a man died after he was struck by a train between Cork city and Mallow at around 4.40pm on Thursday afternoon. All services between Cork and Mallow are currently suspended due to the incident. “Services are … Read more
With a total of 59 points scored so far, Cummins and her professional dance partner, Leonardo Lini, are level atop the leaderboard alongside singer Tolü Makay and Maciej Zieba. Cummins said she isn’t letting the favourites tag have an effect on her experience of the competition. “It hasn’t played any impact on my mind,” she … Read more