The Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019 has been passed through Dáil Éireann by the Government’s Chief Whip and Minister of State for the Gaeltacht and Sport, Jack Chambers TD and has been…

The Office of Public Works (OPW), in partnership with the National Monuments Services (NMS) of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, is delighted to announce that it will once again live-stream the…

On this week’s podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Conor Galvin, author of the upcoming new release ‘Burn in Hell Daryl Flynn’. Conor Galvin will release his first novel…

We need more diversity among Gardaí and other public services workers to help tackle racism in Irish society, according to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. The Commission has published…

Did you know that Irish whiskey almost went extinct in the 1970s? In 1975, there were only two Irish whiskey distilleries left in operation, New Midleton just outside of Cork,…

The United States has officially honoured an Irish woman whose weather report drastically changed the fortunes of the Allies in World War Two. In the early hours of June 3,…

The Summer Solstice will take place in Ireland today, June 21, taking us from spring into summer. The summer solstice is the day of the year with the longest period…

Reform of the Irish criminal justice system, through the actions outlined in the Government’s Action Plan to tackle White Collar Crime and the Justice Plan 2021, has gathered pace in…

Pictured above: Tomás Mac Curtain and Terence MacSwiney On Friday 11th June, 2021 at 3.00 p.m. the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Joe Kavanagh, will host a Special Ceremony online…

Organised by Cork City Council in conjunction with Creative Ireland, Cruinniú na nÓg will take place in Cork this Saturday June 12th. The national day of creativity will feature over…

As the War of Independence progressed throughout 1920 and 1921, twenty-four men were executed in Ireland by the British Administration. Fourteen were shot by military firing squad in counties Cork…

 1 in 10 drivers admit to drink driving in last 12 months– 1 in 4 of those who admitted to drink driving had 2 or more drinks getting behind the wheel– Alcohol…

Ireland is home to some of the world’s most scenic links and parkland courses and you can look forward to some of golf’s most beautiful views as you play.  Like…

Image courtesy of Timothy Schenck@timothyschenck Unlocking Over Two Acres of Public Park and Performance Space Above the Hudson River Little Island, the new 2.4-acre urban park and performance venue situated…

A group from Athy is to cycle the 100 kms from Athlone to Athy on 29 Juneto help commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Siege of Jadotville in the Congo,and…

As part of the Government’s Decade of Centenaries, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage will this month remember the Burning of the Custom House (the Department’s headquarters), which…

Image: Unsplash Short drives from any major Irish city will bring you to charming towns rich in historical beauty and fascinating culture. With a vast array of castles, gardens and…

Image: Unsplash With more than 800 to pick from, whittling down Europe‘s most eye-catching cities is no easy task. Beauty may well be in the eyes of the beholder, but these…

The Jadotville Challenge will mark the 60th anniversary of the events in the Congo and aims to raise money for the ONE. Hundreds of volunteers are to cycle, walk or…

Pictured above: Armoured car on Henry Street, Dublin The War of Independence (1919-1921) and the Irish Civil War (1922-1923) The aftermath of the First World War saw national borders re-drawn…

With its literary heritage, rich music scene, lyrical Celtic language and a dark and troubled political history, the Emerald Isle has provided inspiration for many a gripping crime novel. From…

BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance and Munster Rugby have teamed up to create one of the most tangible charity partnerships imaginable.  The interactive ambulance service, which was founded by Munster couple Mary…

Image Courtesy of The National Library of Norway There are many slightly confusing holidays out there, but Easter, with its candy eggs, playful bunnies, and very serious religious element, might be…

Underestimate Me? – That’ll Be Fun!” is a thought-provoking short film produced as part of a project between LMETB Community Education Service and Prosper Meath Kells. This short film helps…