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Critics selling the country short, says Micheal Martin

Critics who portray Ireland as a failed state are misleading the public and selling the country short, the Taoiseach has insisted. In a robust defence of Fianna Fail’s record in government, Micheal Martin took aim at opposition parties as he claimed ...

01 Oct 2022 at 20:23

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'Victory for Ukraine is unlikely' - Elon Musk and Ukrainian president enter twitter tiff

Elon Musk has got into a Twitter tussle with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky after the tech billionaire floated a divisive proposal to end Russia’s invasion. The Tesla chief executive, soon facing a court fight over his attempt to abandon a ...

04 Oct 2022 at 17:05

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Taoiseach detects ‘genuine wish’ from Truss to resolve protocol dispute

Ireland’s premier has said he detects a genuine wish from Liz Truss to resolve the impasse over the Northern Ireland Protocol. Micheal Martin said there was a need for the EU and UK to now enter a process to negotiate a settlement over the ...

02 Oct 2022 at 15:31

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Varadkar pays tribute to ‘remarkable legacy’ of Michael Collins at his graveside

Ireland’s deputy leader Leo Varadkar has paid tribute to the Irish revolutionary leader Michael Collins, at the 100th annual commemoration of Mr Collins and Arthur Griffith at Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin. “The entire life of Michael ...

14 Aug 2022 at 16:23

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Longford unites to remember the ‘Big Fella’

From 12 noon, the main street of the north Longford town began filling up on either side as onlookers from all generations paid their own respects to Ireland’s most acclaimed revolutionary leader 100 years on from his death. A ...

24 Aug 2022 at 08:00

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High-level crises talks to take place between war-time rivals Serbia and Kosovo as fears grow

Wartime rivals Serbia and Kosovo are to hold high-level crisis talks on Thursday, which the EU mediators hope will de-escalate growing tension in the Balkans where Russia has been trying to further increase its influence amid ...

17 Aug 2022 at 13:39

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Homeowners advised to 'Service Your Boiler to Reduce Your Use'

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is advising homeowners that summertime is an ideal time to service their boiler and save at least 5% on heating costs later in the year. Heating accounts for two-thirds of ...

15 Aug 2022 at 11:34

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Plaque unveiled to Sir Henry Wilson in north Longford

The event took place at the home of Noel and Patricia Brady, which was part of the property attached to Currygrane House. The plaque was supported by Longford County Council, through its Decade of Centenaries Programme. ...

18 Aug 2022 at 10:00

Northern Ireland

Hopes of hourly Dublin-Belfast train service as Enterprise celebrates 75 years

A railway chief has said he hopes an hourly train between Belfast and Dublin can be in operation by as early as next spring, as the Enterprise service celebrates its 75th anniversary. Some of the staff who worked on ...

11 Aug 2022 at 14:41

Arts & Entertainment

'A really strong case to make' - Belfast set to submit bid to host Eurovision song contest

Belfast City Council has agreed to submit an official bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest next year if the city is shortlisted on Friday. A two-stage process is under way to select the host city in the UK, ...

11 Aug 2022 at 10:20

Arts & Entertainment

The 2 Johnnies are back in America for a brand new four-part series

It’s been quite the year for The 2 Johnnies between their #1 podcast, broadcasting daily on RTÉ 2FM from their custom built studio in Cahir, a sold out 3Arena show and the small matter of a catfish called ...

22 Sept 2022 at 16:18

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Irish Times journalist and author Ronan McGreevy to give Longford lecture on Henry Wilson

Longford County Library, Heritage and Archives Services will host a lecture on the life and assassination of Sir Henry Wilson in Longford Library on Tuesday, 7 June, at 7.30 pm. The speaker will be Irish ...

04 Jun 2022 at 11:00

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