95 m. ago New Series on TG4 looks at the history behind the Lynch Surname

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A new series that looks at the history behind famous Irish Surnames will begin this evening on TG4. The programme, called “Sloinne” travels throughout the country learning about famous and historical figures as well as the clans which shaped the history of Ireland and this week’s programme […] The post New Series on TG4 looks at the history behind the Lynch Surname appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Culture

2 h. ago Like mother, like daughter: Sophie O’Sullivan wins the NCAA 1,500m title in dominant style

Irish runner emulates achievement of mother Sonia with a superb performance at Hayward Field in Oregon

Politics

2 h. ago Government signs new sonar contract to enhance maritime security

The new sonar capability will be used on Irish Naval vessels to monitor activities in the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone.

Politics

3 h. ago Tanáiste tells Galway TD she does not "own" military neutrality

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Tanáiste has told a Galway TD that she does not “own” military neutrality. It’s after Catherine Connolly raised the planned reform of the triple lock system in the Dáil – and questioned the motive and reasoning behind that decision. The system means that Government, Dáil and […] The post Tanáiste tells Galway TD she does not "own" military neutrality appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

4 h. ago Daughter of famous Irish football manager crowned Miss Ireland

Daughter of famous Irish football manager crowned Miss Ireland  Goss.ie

Politics

4 h. ago Sitdown Sunday: The spying scandal with an Irish twist that's gripping Silicon Valley

Settle down in a comfy chair with some of the week’s best longreads.

Politics

5 h. ago Girl pierced by needle used by father to take drugs in potentially ‘catastrophic’ incident, judge told

Woman secures temporary protection order after telling court her drug addicted partner’s behaviour ‘scares the children’

Events

6 h. ago In Pics: Daughter of Irish football manager Stephen Kenny crowned Miss Ireland

In Pics: Daughter of Irish football manager Stephen Kenny crowned Miss Ireland  Extra.ie

Politics

6 h. ago Man arrested over online posts relating to Northern Ireland disorder

Man arrested over online posts relating to Northern Ireland disorder  Irish Examiner

Events

7 h. ago Aircraft spot checks under consideration to ensure weapons not flown through Ireland

Existing legislation doesn’t provide for a system of random inspections.

Events

7 h. ago Hidden in plain sight: join the search for Ireland’s fossils

Hidden in plain sight: join the search for Ireland’s fossils  Irish Examiner

Politics

7 h. ago Pat Leahy: US democracy is in danger, but what about Ireland?

Pat Leahy: US democracy is in danger, but what about Ireland?  The Irish Times

Politics

7 h. ago Ireland signs deal with French company for sonar to detect submarines and monitor undersea cables

The towed array sonar will be manufactured by Thales DMS and will be a device which is dragged behind naval ships and monitors what is below the surface.

Politics

7 h. ago The bizarre story of a Hollywood movie mogul, his Irish rescue dog and her five cloned pups

While holidaying in Ireland in 1999, Barry Diller found a little pup, named her Shannon, and smuggled her back to the US as an ‘undocumented immigrant’

Events

7 h. ago This Dún Laoghaire townhouse offers a slice of Irish literary history

Georgian terraced home was home to the playwright Shay Linehan, who adapted Maeve Binchy’s works for the stage

Society

8 h. ago Ireland from the 1970s to the 1990s must have been groaning with future celebrities of the diaspora

Ireland from the 1970s to the 1990s must have been groaning with future celebrities of the diaspora  The Irish Times

Politics

8 h. ago Sarah Moss: Irish and English funerals are very different – it would be strange to go to a colleague’s family funeral in England

At nearly 50, I have attended four funerals, which is probably fewer than average but not remarkable

Society

11 h. ago Eamonn Sweeney: Ireland are a work in progress. Very slow progress

Eamonn Sweeney: Ireland are a work in progress. Very slow progress  The Irish Independent

Politics

18 h. ago Live GAA updates: Wins for Meath and Cork in SFC Group 2; Dublin, Galway and Derry fight for survival in Group 4

Four games today in the All-Ireland SFC

Events

19 h. ago 'Fight to defend Irish neutrality is on', Sinn Féin leader tells rally

About 1,000 people took part in the Irish Neutrality League event on Saturday.

Politics