34 m. ago Letterkenny joins in mourning following sudden passing of popular Ukrainian woman

A popular Ukrainian woman is being mourned by the Letterkenny community following her sudden death at the age of 51.… The post Letterkenny joins in mourning following sudden passing of popular Ukrainian woman appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

55 m. ago OPW has spent €2.5m maintaining vacant properties in past five years

The agency owns a total of 73 vacant properties, including 19 former Garda stations that have remained empty for more than a decade, and two decentralisation sites that have been vacant since 2007.

Politics

4 h. ago Leo Varadkar says he would sacrifice economic growth for a united Ireland

Varadkar said that demographic shifts in Northern Ireland mean that “we’re on trajectory” for a united Ireland.

Economics

5 h. ago At least 72 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, civil defence agency says

A spokesperson said 21 of the dead had gathered near an aid distribution site in central Gaza.

Politics

6 h. ago Are Tipp back? | Appeasing bandwagon supporters | Tailteann healthcheck

Tipperary-Galway conjures images of Joe Canning, Pádraig Maher and thrillers won by a single point. But how much of that is relevant to Saturday’s clash between the pair, who have been off the pace so far this decade? Also, Declan Bogue, Fintan O’Toole and Ronan Early discuss the nature of sometimes toxic relationships between supporters and players reluctant to venture out following a sub-par performance in a game. The Tailteann Cup continues to grow in stature – why is this? And is there space for a Junior football championship for counties? And, why Ciarán Kilkenny embodies the Eamon Dunphy definition of a good pro.

Politics

7 h. ago Man settles action against HSE over wife's death at Cork hospital for €90,000

Mother of five and grandmother to 13, Katherine Heneghan was  71 years of age when she died as a result of a blood clot on September 10th 2020.

Events

7 h. ago Aontú leader says social housing waiting list figures are 'out by the population of Tullamore'

The Aontú leader asked in the Dáil if this was ‘incompetence’ or the government ‘misleading the public’.

Politics

7 h. ago ‘Like exporting food in middle of famine’: Aontú leader says over 3,700 council

‘Having empty homes in the middle of a housing crisis is akin to exporting food in the middle of the famine,’ said Tóibín.

Politics

8 h. ago Watchdog may compel Peter McVerry Trust to come before it amid growing anger over finances

Charity has twice refused to appear before Public Accounts Committee despite receiving €15m bailout

Politics

8 h. ago 'Wit, warmth and generosity': Tributes as Slane Castle's Lord Henry Mount Charles dies aged 74

Henry Mount Charles brought many of the biggest names in music to play at his home at Slane Castle over the past four decades.

Events

10 h. ago Research in Connemara reveals how red squirrels thrive despite predators

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Research carried out at University of Galway has shed light on how the red squirrel has adapted to survive a prolific native predator. That’s the pine martin – an otter-like animal most commonly found in the west, which has decimated the grey squirrel population in recent years. […] The post Research in Connemara reveals how red squirrels thrive despite predators appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago National: Lord Henry Mount Charles of Slane Castle dies, aged 74

Anglo-Irish aristocrat, Lord Henry Mount Charles, has died following a long and brave battle with cancer. The owner of Slane… The post National: Lord Henry Mount Charles of Slane Castle dies, aged 74 appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

11 h. ago Irish house price inflation at 7.5% in April as supply shortages bite

Annual rate of growth largely unchanged from March after a surge in house prices over the past year

Economics

11 h. ago Lord Henry Mount Charles has died at age of 74, family announces

Owner of Slane Castle in Co Meath was suffering from cancer

Events

11 h. ago Lord Henry Mount Charles, owner of Slane Castle, dies aged 74

Peer who brought some of the world’s biggest acts to play at his Co Meath home was suffering from cancer

Events

11 h. ago Central Bank forecasts lower economic growth and fewer homes built in coming years

The Republic is among the countries most exposed to US president Donald Trump's sweeping economic policies

Economics

12 h. ago Muir: Climate Action Plan consultation is milestone step to tackle climate change in Northern Ireland

Muir: Climate Action Plan consultation is milestone step to tackle climate change in Northern Ireland  Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

Politics

14 h. ago At least 18 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Gaza, civil defence agency says

A spokesperson said 15 of the dead had gathered near an aid distribution site in central Gaza.

Events

14 h. ago Temperatures to rise as high as 25 degrees today – Met Éireann

There will be long spells of summer sunshine developing this morning across Ulster, with top temperatures of 21 to 25… The post Temperatures to rise as high as 25 degrees today – Met Éireann appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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15 h. ago Northern Ireland weather: Temperatures to rise but is it a heatwave?

Northern Ireland weather: Temperatures to rise but is it a heatwave?  BBC

Society