77 m. ago Loughrea motorsport fanatic Alex (16) has set his sights on Formula 1

A Loughrea teenager is in the fast lane to success in motorsport with his eyes firmly fixed on competing in Formula 1. Alex O’Grady is just 16 but has dedicated over a decade to racing, starting out in carting when he’d just turned five. He’s now competing in Formula 4 in Britain and fresh from […] The post Loughrea motorsport fanatic Alex (16) has set his sights on Formula 1 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Sport

77 m. ago Finn McRedmond: I’m no fan of Greta Thunberg, but dismissing the Madleen as a ‘publicity stunt’ is brain

A group of pro-Palestine activists tried to deliver food to a starving Gaza. It was a clever, social-media literate protest

Events

10 h. ago Autistic man (23) ‘trapped’ in psychiatric unit for five years as HSE fails to secure accommodation

Man’s family cannot visit him and are only allowed to receive phone calls from him inside facility

Events

13 h. ago Row breaks out at protest over Government plans to buy CityWest Hotel

Around two dozen protesters gathered outside Leinster House on Wednesday.

Politics

13 h. ago EU Minister: Europe's security fears are 'new Brexit' as Ireland must be pragmatic on defence

Thomas Byrne, was speaking at an event in Dublin hosted by the Irish Institute of International and European Affairs.

Politics

14 h. ago Hayes brothers moved to open prison 19 weeks into sentences for attack on friend

Daragh Hayes (37) and Cian Hayes (33), who were both jailed on January 30th last, have served around 19 weeks as prisoners among the general population of the high-security Limerick Prison.

Events

16 h. ago Security guard jailed for sexual assault of woman travelling to concert on Luas

In a victim impact statement, the woman told the court that she felt “utterly violated” after the assault.

Events

16 h. ago Woman felt ‘utterly violated’ after sexual assault on Luas on way to concert

Security guard Abdiweli Ali (24) was jailed for eight months for the broad daylight assault

Events

17 h. ago Dublin Pub brews up big plans for new location in Huber Heights

Dublin Pub brews up big plans for new location in Huber Heights  The Business Journals

Politics

18 h. ago Man (24) stood behind woman on crowded Luas and soiled her dress with his semen

Security guard Abdiweli Ali (24) was jailed for eight months for the broad daylight sexual assault on a Luas tram

Politics

19 h. ago Pair arrested in connection with St Stephen's Day Blanchardstown hit

Pair arrested in connection with St Stephen's Day Blanchardstown hit-and-run that killed couple  Dublin Live

Events

20 h. ago Two Irish food festivals make list of Europe's best food fests

Two Irish food festivals make list of Europe's best food fests  RTE.ie

Politics

22 h. ago Ed Sheeran sparks backlash from fans after revealing he 'identifies culturally as Irish' despite being born an

Ed Sheeran sparks backlash from fans after revealing he 'identifies culturally as Irish' despite being born an  Daily Mail

Politics

22 h. ago Irish Coach Banks On Conditions And Fans For Support Ahead Of West Indies T20I Series

Irish Coach Banks On Conditions And Fans For Support Ahead Of West Indies T20I Series  OneCricket

Sport

25 h. ago Rathcoole site with full planning for six industrial units seeks €6.55m

10.92-acre holding is located immediately adjacent to the hugely successful Greenogue Logistics Park

Economics

32 h. ago RTÉ lads do well not to nod off after dour Ireland game in Luxembourg

RTÉ lads do well not to nod off after dour Ireland game in Luxembourg  The Irish Times

Politics

33 h. ago Pulaski County Sheriff's Office seeks help locating missing Dublin man last seen in May

Pulaski County Sheriff's Office seeks help locating missing Dublin man last seen in May  WSET

Society

35 h. ago Viewers caught off guard by RTE broadcast decision for Ireland v Luxembourg

Viewers caught off guard by RTE broadcast decision for Ireland v Luxembourg  Irish Mirror

Events

35 h. ago Luxembourg Fans Protest Player's Selection In Stadium Ahead Of Ireland Clash

Luxembourg Fans Protest Player's Selection In Stadium Ahead Of Ireland Clash  Balls.ie

Politics

37 h. ago Home of the late RTÉ broadcaster Marian Finucane and husband John Clarke goes on sale at €1.35m

Streamstown House in Naas, Co Kildare, described by selling agent as a 'rare and remarkable residence' sits on 22 acres and features Japanese gardens

Economics