7 h. ago Salthill conference demands better conditions for school secretaries and caretakers

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Today’s Fórsa conference in Salthill has demanded better conditions for school secretaries and caretakers. Education Minister Helen McEntee has addressed the event this morning, during which she announced a redeployment scheme for Special Needs Assistants. There were also motions on the ongoing campaign to secure pension provision […] The post Salthill conference demands better conditions for school secretaries and caretakers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago Popular Northern Ireland phrase has been included in a British Council list that sheds light on the evolution of English

Popular Northern Ireland phrase has been included in a British Council list that sheds light on the evolution of English  Belfast News Letter

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12 h. ago Local MEP says CAP budget must reflect inflation to ensure future of Irish food security

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Local MEP Maria Walsh says the CAP budget must reflect inflation to ensure future of Irish food security MEP Walsh, who’s a member of the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee, has tabled over 30 proposals to strengthen CAP certainty and income stability for Irish farmers She has made […] The post Local MEP says CAP budget must reflect inflation to ensure future of Irish food security appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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13 h. ago Gardai examine ‘fire flash’ at scene of Derrybeg church fire

Gardai are examining a ‘fire flash’ which was seen on CCTV footage downloaded as part of the investigation into the… The post Gardai examine ‘fire flash’ at scene of Derrybeg church fire appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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17 h. ago Pope Francis lies in state: Not even the nuns are exempt from security as queues line streets around St Peter’s Basilica

Meanwhile, temperatures in mid-20s can be a shock to anyone arriving from Ireland

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23 h. ago Job security boost for special needs assistants in schools under new scheme

New scheme will allow SNAs to be redeployed to other schools if no longer required

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23 h. ago UNC hired Belichick to boost football, secures game in Ireland

UNC hired Belichick to boost football, secures game in Ireland  Kingsport Times News

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24 h. ago GAA: Donegal U20s impress again to secure place in final as they brush aside Cavan

Gary Boyle’s Donegal Under 20 squad produced another impressive performance to reach the Ulster Championship Under 20 Final where they… The post GAA: Donegal U20s impress again to secure place in final as they brush aside Cavan appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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25 h. ago Security alert ends at Cave Hill Country Park and Belfast Castle

Security alert ends at Cave Hill Country Park and Belfast Castle  BBC

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25 h. ago ‘Casting couch not a crime scene,’ Weinstein lawyer tells jury

Harvey Weinstein’s retrial on sex charges has heard opening statements.

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27 h. ago Shane Lowry doubted partner Rory McIlroy would show for New Orleans event after Masters win

McIlroy eager to get going again after private celebrations in London and Belfast

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28 h. ago ‘It’s irritating when you hear about there being an explosion of autism and ADHD’, says Dublin teacher

Work of teachers is being substituted for that of psychologists because of shortages, delegates hear

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30 h. ago Garda spent more than €3.6m on advertising and public relations over past two years

Much of the spending took place as part of an ongoing recruitment drive to bring the number of police officers in the State to at least 15,000

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30 h. ago ‘Francis would have prayed for those who mock him,’ says Belfast priest who helped organise pope’s Ireland visit

‘Francis would have prayed for those who mock him,’ says Belfast priest who helped organise pope’s Ireland visit  Belfast Telegraph

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31 h. ago Barna Woods to remain closed to public for another five weeks

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Barna Woods is to remain closed to the public for another five weeks. That’s according to Galway West TD John Connolly, who says works to repair damage caused by Storm Eowyn are currently being carried out. But he says the damage caused was so extensive, that it’ll […] The post Barna Woods to remain closed to public for another five weeks appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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32 h. ago US visas for Belfast rappers Kneecap should be revoked after Israel criticism, says Sharon Osbourne

Kneecap sparks controversy at Coachella with anti-Israel message

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34 h. ago Bishops ‘have got to be fired’: The Maga Catholics trying to take back control of the church

Growing number of Americans hope Pope Francis’s death will mark a decisive conservative shift for the papacy

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35 h. ago Legal papers lodged in challenge to Irish language signs at Belfast station

Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson is also seeking an injunction blocking work on the signs at Grand Central Station.

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35 h. ago The Northern Ireland phrase that's helped shape the English language

The Northern Ireland phrase that's helped shape the English language  Belfast News Letter

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36 h. ago Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after collision in Longford

The motorcyclist, a man in his 20s, was airlifted from the scene with serious injuries.

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