16 h. ago Irish astronaut Norah Patten set to bring a piece of Ireland to space in 'impossible dream'

Irish astronaut Norah Patten set to bring a piece of Ireland to space in 'impossible dream'  Irish Star

Technology

36 h. ago American man arrested after bodies of woman and baby daughter found in central Rome park

Case has grabbed headlines in Italy since naked bodies of woman and child discovered

Events

40 h. ago Ikea is recalling this garlic press in case you eat small pieces of metal

Consumers with garlic presses with date stamps 2411 to 2522 are told to immediately stop using the utensils.

Politics

45 h. ago Batch of baby teething powder recalled due to possible presence of glass pieces

The recall notice relates to a certain batch of Weleda Baby Teething Powder.

Politics

58 h. ago URC Final preview: Leinster face showdown against the Bulls at Croke Park

Leinster coach Leo Cullen has kept faith with flyhalf Sam Prendergast despite some jittery performances in recent weeks, and has recalled centre Garry Ringrose and loose-forward Josh van der Flier after they recovered from injury.

Politics

60 h. ago Uisce Éireann assures Cleggan/Claddaghduff customers water is safe to drink

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Uisce Éireann is assuring customers in the Cleggan/Claddaghduff area the water is safe to drink and meets regulatory standards The water authority has been receiving calls regarding taste and odour issues Sampling completed to date shows a presence of algae in the raw water Compounds derived from […] The post Uisce Éireann assures Cleggan/Claddaghduff customers water is safe to drink appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

3 d. ago Galway links with New Zealand on exchange to boost Irish language in film and animation industry

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway is linking up with New Zealand on an exchange that aims to boost the Irish language in the film and animation industry. The Wellington-Galway Indigenous Animation Exchange will provide growth opportunities for the industry and also allow for an increased presence of the Irish language on […] The post Galway links with New Zealand on exchange to boost Irish language in film and animation industry appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 d. ago Tuam mother and baby home excavation to begin on Monday with search for remains of 796 children who died there

The Bon Secours-run institution has admitted it did not treat the bodies of dead children properly

Events

3 d. ago Excavation of children’s remains from Tuam mother and baby home site to begin on 16 June

It is believed that 796 children are buried at the site.

Politics

4 d. ago Survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes risk losing UK benefits over compensation

Survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes risk losing UK benefits over compensation  The Guardian

Events

5 d. ago Employee suspensions lasting more than a decade ‘extraordinarily rare’, say lawyers

Suspension subject to allegations of misconduct often necessary if worker’s presence deemed ‘potentially dangerous’

Society

5 d. ago In Pictures: Donegal Donkey Sanctuary parties for Baby Rose’s first birthday!

Carrots and ginger nut biscuits were the order of the day yesterday as the Donegal Donkey Sanctuary celebrated the first… The post In Pictures: Donegal Donkey Sanctuary parties for Baby Rose’s first birthday! appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

6 d. ago The Author of The Wildelings Recalls Student Life In Dublin In The 1990s

The Author of The Wildelings Recalls Student Life In Dublin In The 1990s  The Gloss Magazine

Politics

8 d. ago Manorcunningham man set up Snapchat account to access child abuse images

A Donegal man found in possession of over 300 pieces of child sex material on his laptop has avoided jail… The post Manorcunningham man set up Snapchat account to access child abuse images appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

9 d. ago Athlete who died shortly after finishing Cork marathon ‘led with open arms’, says father

Ellen Cassidy (24) recalled as special person with gift for making friends

Events

9 d. ago Hospital apologises for shortcomings in care which led to death of woman and her unborn baby

Caroline Kavanagh was 22 weeks pregnant with her second child, a baby boy, when she first presented at the Clonmel hospital's emergency department with chest pain.

Events

1 week ago Belfast man recalls moment he felt ‘whole hotel shaking’ as earthquake struck Rhodes

Belfast man recalls moment he felt ‘whole hotel shaking’ as earthquake struck Rhodes  Belfast Telegraph

Politics

1 week ago Top baby names in Ireland 50 years ago include some unexpected gems

Top baby names in Ireland 50 years ago include some unexpected gems  Irish Star

Politics

2 w. ago Letterkenny woman admits producing drinking glass and assaulting woman

A woman has pleaded guilty to seriously assaulting another woman in Letterkenny. Philomena O’Hara tendered guilty pleas to two charges… The post Letterkenny woman admits producing drinking glass and assaulting woman appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

2 w. ago Great music and ‘the presence of ghosts’ – our rock critic takes a new direct flight from Dublin to Nashville

Great music and ‘the presence of ghosts’ – our rock critic takes a new direct flight from Dublin to Nashville  The Irish Independent

Culture