5 h. ago Teaching union urges members to back Leaving Cert reform amid potential industrial action

Teachers have previously criticised the reforms, claiming that the risk undermining the “entire assessment process”.

Politics

8 h. ago Joe Duffy retirement: Liveline host presided over Ireland’s court of public opinion

The departing RTÉ host gave witness to Irish life on his phone-in show and exits the stage as one of the most influential, and distinctive, figures in Irish broadcasting

Events

8 h. ago Tarrac na Farraige review: RTÉ documentary about fishing livelihoods is both stunning and heartbreaking

Television: Engaging portrait of a way of life that may soon be gone forever is like a love letter to the gorgeous Irish coastline

Politics

10 h. ago Libel lawyer Paul Tweed claims book wrongly portrays him as covert agent for UAE

Tweed has asked the High Court to strike out a defence of truth being pleaded in the defamation case

Politics

10 h. ago Meeting hears refugees and migrants face high levels of mental health issues in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Refugees and migrants are facing high levels of mental health issues in Galway That was one of the main issues raised at a landmark meeting of The Refugee and Migrant Health partnership, which was formed in 2018 Ten organisations dedicated to the health and wellbeing of refugees […] The post Meeting hears refugees and migrants face high levels of mental health issues in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

13 h. ago ‘If young people could build, they would stay’ – Cllr says N56 planning reform is vital for communities

A Donegal County Councillor has called for cross-party support during discussions with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) on access to building houses… The post ‘If young people could build, they would stay’ – Cllr says N56 planning reform is vital for communities appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

16 h. ago Synge Street CBS Teachers To Consider Industrial Action Claiming “Zero Consultation” Over Gaelcholáiste Plans

Synge Street CBS Teachers To Consider Industrial Action Claiming “Zero Consultation” Over Gaelcholáiste Plans  Nova.ie

Politics

17 h. ago Health service talks on weekend work for more than 10,000 staff deferred

Unions say HSE plan for meeting on rostering up to one-tenth of the workforce clashed with annual conferences

Politics

21 h. ago Harris vows to outline timeline for Occupied Territories Bill promising progress 'within weeks'

Harris says he plans to write to the EU Commission demanding a review of the trade agreement between Europe and Israel.

Events

21 h. ago The quest for perfection is doing you much more bad than good

Striving for unachievable goals can lead to depression and feelings of low self-worth

Politics

21 h. ago ‘It’s important for Dublin that we still have salmon’ – the volunteers bringing life back to the Liffey

‘It’s important for Dublin that we still have salmon’ – the volunteers bringing life back to the Liffey  The Irish Independent

Politics

21 h. ago Now that I am a bus driver extraordinaire, I can pass my wisdom on to you

There’s no point in daintily pumping the huge brake pedal with your toes because next thing you’ll be through the window of a Spar

Transport

26 h. ago Ireland faces court action over EU hate crime and cyber laws

Ireland faces court action over EU hate crime and cyber laws  Irish Examiner

Events

32 h. ago EU offers Israel help with plan to replace aid agencies distributing food and medicine in Gaza

Today a group of UN experts said countries face a choice between taking action and witnessing the “annihilation” of people in Gaza.

Politics

34 h. ago Concern over move of school bus stop on South Doughiska Road in Roscam

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Concerns are being raised over the move of a school bus stop from the South Doughiska Road. City Councillor Alan Cheevers has learned that Bus Éireann will pick up children along the Old Dublin Road from tomorrow The issue has come about following the installation of new […] The post Concern over move of school bus stop on South Doughiska Road in Roscam appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Transport

35 h. ago A new era in Northern Ireland’s health service as all Trusts ‘Go

A new era in Northern Ireland’s health service as all Trusts ‘Go-Live’ on encompass  health-ni.gov.uk

Politics

36 h. ago NTA approves funding for pedestrian crossing on St Joseph's Road in Portumna

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The National Transport Authority has approved funding for a pedestrian crossing on St Joseph’s Road in Portumna. Local residents have been calling for a walkway along the busy route for years, and it’s hoped it will be installed in the next year. Loughrea Independent Ireland Councillor Declan […] The post NTA approves funding for pedestrian crossing on St Joseph's Road in Portumna appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

36 h. ago Ukrainian drones target Moscow as foreign leaders arrive for Red Square parade

Russian air defences repelled an attack by nine drones close to the country’s capital, Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin said.

Events

37 h. ago Ireland given two months to begin implementing hate speech laws or face legal action from EU

The European Commission said Ireland is allegedly “failing” to comply with laws around race-based violence and hate.

Politics

37 h. ago ‘There’s a risk to life, a risk to health’, says Clontarf councillor demanding flood defence action

‘There’s a risk to life, a risk to health’, says Clontarf councillor demanding flood defence action  The Irish Independent

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