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07/06/2024

Voting is underway across the State in elections to the European Parliament, local councils, and in Limerick to vote for Ireland’s first ever directly elected Mayor.

Polling stations are open from 7am-10pm on Friday 07 June.

An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Ireland’s independent electoral commission, advised voters to bring a form of ID with them, and that it is ‘helpful but not essential’ to bring the polling information card.

Voting is underway across the State in elections to the European Parliament, local councils, and in Limerick to vote for Ireland’s first ever directly Voting is underway across the State in elections to the European Parliament, local councils, and in Limerick to vote for Ireland’s first ever dir...

02/06/2024

In the latest series of recipes supplied by Belfast-born chef Paul Watters, Paul shares this recipe for the bank holiday weekend, a beautiful cracked black pepper lemon zest crumbed chicken fillet with a rocket, red onion tomato salad with roasted sweet potato chips.
https://insideireland.ie/2024/05/31/paul-watters-recipes-a-beautiful-crumbed-chicken-fillet-with-a-rocket-red-onion-tomato-salad-and-roasted-sweet-potato-chips/

30/05/2024

Our politics round-up covers some latest political developments across the island including news that Gavin Robinson has been formally ratified as leader of the DUP, and a former nursing union chief has sought the nomination to run for Sinn Féin in July’s UK General Election.

Our politics round-up covers some latest political developments across the island including news that Gavin Robinson has been formally ratified as leaderOur politics round-up covers some latest political developments across the island including news that Gavin Robinson has been formally ratified as....

09/05/2024

This week's features looks at the high pollen this weather and finds that while there is no cure for hay fever, there are preventative steps that people can take.
https://insideireland.ie/2024/05/08/preventative-steps-against-hayfever/

08/05/2024

Over 190 people were arrested for driving under the influence over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend period, according to Gardaí.

Over 190 people were arrested for driving under the influence over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend period, according to Gardaí. Gardaí said an extensive Over 190 people were arrested for driving under the influence over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend period, according to Gardaí.

08/05/2024

A 41-year-old man died when the Nissan X-Trail he was driving crashed in Co Antrim on 07 May.

Our record of fatal road traffic crashes across the island of Ireland in May 2024 continues with news that a 41-year-old man died when the Nissan X-Trail Our record of fatal road traffic crashes across the island of Ireland in May 2024 begins with news that a teenager died when the car she was a pas...

05/05/2024

A teenager died when the car she was a passenger in crashed in a single vehicle collision in Co Wicklow on 05 May.

Our record of fatal road traffic crashes across the island of Ireland in May 2024 begins with news that a teenager died when the car she was a passenger Our record of fatal road traffic crashes across the island of Ireland in May 2024 begins with news that a teenager died when the car she was a pass...

03/05/2024

With the 2024 Snooker World Championship ending this Bank Holiday Monday, inevitably the debate about the future of the event at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield will gather momentum. Irish Snooker legend Ken Doherty tells us his thoughts.
https://insideireland.ie/2024/05/02/kendoherty-interview/

02/05/2024

The Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána have urged drivers to slow down this May bank holiday weekend.

Provisional analysis from the RSA shows that 69 lives have been lost on Irish roads this year, 16 more than the equivalent period in 2023.

Provisional records from An Garda Síochána and the PSNI showed that 34 people died in fatal road crashes across the island of Ireland last May, compared to 18 fatalities in April 2023.

The Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána have urged drivers to slow down this May bank holiday weekend. Provisional analysis from the RSA shows The Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána have urged drivers to slow down this May bank holiday weekend.

29/04/2024

In the latest series of recipes supplied by Belfast-born chef Paul Watters, Paul shares this recipe with a little taste of the Mediterranean given the promise of better weather ahead, succulent piri-piri prawns with cured Serrano ham, avocado and a crisp broccoli salad with mozzarella cheese.
https://insideireland.ie/2024/04/28/paul-watters-recipes-succulent-piri-piri-prawns-with-cured-serrano-ham-avocado-and-broccoli-salad/

19/04/2024

For our latest features, we turn our attention to the Cazoo World Snooker Championships, and share the thoughts of snooker legend Stephen Hendry on the chances of Co Antrim’s Mark Allen to bag his first World Championship.
https://insideireland.ie/2024/04/18/features-snookers-mark-allen-must-find-fluency-for-crucible-gold-hendry/

18/04/2024

To mark the fifth anniversary of the death of Lyra McKee on 18 April, we republish an opinion piece written in 2020 for InsideIreland.ie by journalist Kathryn Johnson who paid a moving tribute on the first anniversary of the death of her friend and colleague who died while observing a riot in Derry in April 2019.
https://insideireland.ie/2024/04/18/lyramckeetribute/

To mark the fifth anniversary of the death of Lyra McKee on 18 April, we republish an opinion piece written in 2020 for InsideIreland.ie by journalist In our latest opinion piece, journalist Kathryn Johnson pays a moving tribute on the first anniversary of the death of her friend and colleague Lyra....

18/04/2024

A woman in her 50s was hospitalised when the car she was driving was involved in a crash with an articulated truck in Co Cork on 18 April. Gardaí said the two-vehicle crash happened on the N28 in Carr’s Hill, Cork, around 1.15pm on Thursday afternoon. The driver of the car was taken to Cork University Hospital where her condition is described as serious.

A woman in her 50s was hospitalised when the car she was driving was involved in a crash with an articulated truck in Co Cork on 18 April. Gardaí said the A woman in her 50s was hospitalised when the car she was driving was involved in a crash with an articulated truck in Co Cork on 18 April.

16/04/2024

Almost £300,000 was lost to ticket fraud last year in Northern Ireland, according to latest figures.
The Police Service in Northern Ireland are asking concert goers to be wary of scammers when booking tickets for concerts and other events.
Data from Action Fraud shows £291,344.36 was lost to this type of crime in Northern Ireland with 299 reports made.

Almost £300,000 was lost to ticket fraud last year in Northern Ireland, according to latest figures. The Police Service in Northern Ireland are asking Almost £300,000 was lost to ticket fraud last year in Northern Ireland, according to latest figures.

07/04/2024

Three people have died in separate road collisions in Counties Dublin, Cork and Wicklow over the first weekend of April:

Our record of fatal road traffic crashes across the island of Ireland in April 2024 begins with the news that three people have died in separate Our record of fatal road traffic crashes across the island of Ireland in April 2024 begins with the news that two people have died in separate collisions i...

05/04/2024

Met Éireann has warned that Storm Kathleen will bring 'very strong and gusty southerly winds to all areas' on Saturday 06 April.

Met Éireann has warned that Storm Kathleen will bring 'very strong and gusty southerly winds to all areas' on Saturday 06 April. On 04 April, Met Éireann Met Éireann has warned that Storm Kathleen will bring 'very strong and gusty southerly winds to all areas' on Saturday 06 April.

05/04/2024

Two elderly people have died following a house fire in Cork city on 04 April.

Gardaí said emergency services were alerted to a house fire on Lower Glanmire Road, Mayfield, around 11.15pm on Thursday night.

Two elderly people have died following a house fire in Cork city on 04 April. Gardaí said emergency services were alerted to a house fire on Lower Two elderly people have died following a house fire in Cork city on 04 April.

31/03/2024

In the latest series of recipes supplied by Belfast-born chef Paul Watters, Paul shares this recipe for an Easter bank holiday weekend, a beautiful oven roasted Tandorri Salmon, served on a board of baby gem Lettuce Salad, with chilli crackers and picked rosemary.

In the latest series of recipes supplied by Belfast-born chef Paul Watters, Paul shares this recipe for an Easter bank holiday weekend, a beautiful oven In the latest series of recipes supplied by Belfast-born chef Paul Watters, Paul shares this recipe for an Easter bank holiday weekend, a beautiful...

31/03/2024

In this special feature for the Bank Holiday weekend, James Bartlett explains about DeLorean Part 100207A, the front left side panel, which has always been the most elusive and hard-to-find for collectors around the world. Now, after years of development, the DeLorean factory can sell original – but new – front left fenders. The price of them is yet to be announced – and likely to be as high – but orders are being taken, explains James.

In this special feature for the Bank Holiday weekend, James Bartlett explains about DeLorean Part 100207A, the front left side panel, which has always For this special feature for the Bank Holiday weekend, James Bartlett explains about DeLorean Part 100207A, the front left side panel, which has alwa...

31/03/2024

Gardaí have an enforcement operation over the weekend as they say the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend is a ‘period where the risk of a fatal or serious injury collision is high’.

The Road Safety Authority has urged all road users, including drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to slow down and keep a safe distance from other road users over the Easter weekend.

In 2023, there were five deaths in the State over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend and 18 serious injuries.

Gardaí have an enforcement operation over the weekend as they say the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend is a 'period where the risk of a fatal or serious injury Gardaí have an enforcement operation over the weekend as they say the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend is a 'period where the risk of a fatal or ser...

16/03/2024

In the latest in our series of interviews with Irish Americans living in Los Angeles, James Bartlett talks to comedian Brian Kiley, about his work, interests and how St Patrick’s Day was the first time he ever did stand up.

In the latest in our series of interviews with Irish Americans living in Los Angeles, James Bartlett talks to comedian Brian Kiley, about his work, In the latest in our series of interviews with Irish Americans living in Los Angeles, James Bartlett talks to comedian Brian Kiley, about his work, inte...

15/03/2024

What have Manchán Magan, Paddy Cullivan, Paul Muldoon, and a former UK Secretary of State for Health all got in common? They are all part of the 2024 Imagine! Belfast Festival of Politics and Ideas, and our latest features piece looks at the forthcoming 10th festival, which is taking place from 18-24 March.

What have Manchán Magan, Paddy Cullivan, Paul Muldoon, and a former UK Secretary of State for Health all got in common? They are all part of the 2024 What have Manchán Magan, Paddy Cullivan, Paul Muldoon, and a former UK Secretary of State for Health all got in common? They are all part of the 202...

10/03/2024

Our latest features piece looks at the leading Irish horses in the 2024 Grand National at Aintree.

Our latest features piece looks at the leading Irish horses in the 2024 Grand National at Aintree. Irish Horses Dominate Grand National Entries The Our latest features piece looks at the leading Irish horses in the 2024 Grand National at Aintree.

10/03/2024

In the latest in our series of interviews with Irish Americans living in Los Angeles, James Bartlett talks to Co Galway-raised writer Kevin Lavelle about his work, interests and missing his family back in Ireland and the ‘stillness of Galway Bay at dawn’.

In the latest in our series of interviews with Irish Americans living in Los Angeles, James Bartlett talks to Co Galway-raised writer Kevin Lavelle about In the latest in our series of interviews with Irish Americans living in Los Angeles, James Bartlett talks to Co Galway-raised writer Kevin Lavell...

26/02/2024

Our latest features looks at a recent study which finds Dublin, Cork, and Waterford are among the best cities for independent businesses in Ireland.
https://insideireland.ie/2024/02/26/the-best-cities-for-independent-businesses-in-ireland/

16/02/2024

Gardaí said synthetic drugs, with an estimated value of €32.8 million, were seized at Cork Port on 16 February.

Our roundup of some significant illegal drug seizures across the island of Ireland in February 2024 continues with news that Gardaí said synthetic drugs, Our roundup of some significant illegal drug seizures across the island of Ireland in February 2024 continues with news that Revenue said its off...

13/02/2024

Irish writer Paul Lynch has been appointed Maynooth University Distinguished Writing Fellow.

The 2023 Booker Prize Winner is a multi-award-winning author of five novels ‘making him one of Ireland’s most prolific and critically-acclaimed contemporary authors’.

He is the writer of the Booker Prize winning novel Prophet Song (2023), Red Sky in the Morning (2013), The Black Snow (2014), Grace (2017), and Beyond the Sea (2019).

Irish writer Paul Lynch has been appointed Maynooth University Distinguished Writing Fellow. The 2023 Booker Prize Winner is a multi-award-winning author Irish writer Paul Lynch has been appointed Maynooth University Distinguished Writing Fellow.

07/02/2024

Met Éireann has warned that it will be ‘cold and blustery’ on Thursday 8th February, with a band of rain, sleet and snow pushing north over the country, meaning a number of weather warnings have been issued.
The agency warned that outbreaks of rain will gradually move up from the southwest on 07 February, turning to sleet and snow in places, especially across the midlands, west and north. The lowest temperatures of -2 to +3 degrees generally, although it will be ‘locally colder’ in parts of Ulster.
https://insideireland.ie/2024/02/07/warnings-issued-as-a-band-of-rain-sleet-and-snow-pushes-over-the-country/

07/02/2024

Gardaí said they have begun a murder investigation following the discovery of a man’s body in Co Cork on 06 February.

According to Gardaí, the body of a 61-year-old man was discovered at a house in Macroom, around 1pm on Tuesday afternoon. The victim was confirmed as Michael Foley.

Gardaí said they have begun a murder investigation following the discovery of a man’s body in Co Cork on 06 February. According to Gardaí, the body of a Murder investigation begun following discovery of a man’s body in Co Cork on 06 February.

04/02/2024

Reminder that Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority have appealed to motorists to ‘drive safely and without distraction’ this bank holiday weekend.

Gardaí said bank holiday weekends are ‘one of the busiest periods on Irish roads’.

“They are also one of the periods where road users are at the highest risk of being involved in a fatal or serious road traffic collision,” added the Gardaí

Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority say they have appealed to motorists to 'drive safely and without distraction' this bank holiday weekend. Gardaí said Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority say they have appealed to motorists to 'drive safely and without distraction' this bank holiday weekend.