Waterford climbs to top spot in Ireland’s latest divorce filing chart

[ad_1] Waterford has come to the top of the table when it comes to divorce filings in Ireland, the latest figures from the Court Service revealed. Deise County has overtaken Carlow and Dublin, which make up the rest of the top three based on population per capita. Recently released details about the divorce and legal … Read more

Two accused of “crime wave” including robbery of Cork pensioner of € 2,700 while posing as gardaí

[ad_1] Two men have appeared in court in connection with a series of robberies on the same day, including an incident in which an 83-year-old woman saved him € 2,700 for thieves posing as Gardaí. Anthony Horgan and Christopher Jones, both homeless, appeared this afternoon before a special session of the Cork District Court. Judge … Read more

Lily Allen shares a sweet and rare moment with her daughter Ethel as she prepares to start home schooling again

[ad_1] Lily Allen was seen preparing to start homeschooling again, after enjoying the Easter holidays with her children during the coronavirus blockade. The 34-year-old singer shared a sweet image of herself and her older daughter Ethel, eight, hugging together on Instagram on Sunday as she marked the last day of the school holidays. And while … Read more

Most pubs “will close forever” if shutdown lasts until 2021, winemakers say

[ad_1] The possibility that pubs will not reopen until a Covid-19 vaccine has been found has been described as a “nightmare scenario” by the agency representing Dublin’s publicans. The Association of Licensed Winemakers (LVA) said that many pubs will close their businesses permanently if such a long shutdown occurs. He was commenting after Heineken Ireland … Read more

America prepares the return to space – Aeronautics

[ad_1] After nine years, thirty-six expeditions, and a massive global pandemic, the United States is finally ready to launch its own astronauts into space once again. The launch of the Demo-2 mission, using SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Block 5, has just been set for 4:32 pm (EDT) on May 27, and will end the longest period … Read more

Frampton in a race against Katie to make Irish history

[ad_1] Carl Frampton says he is on a race with Katie Taylor to become Ireland’s first three-weight world champion. Frampton, Taylor, and Steve Collins are the only three fighters from this island to have conquered the world at two separate weights. Belfast man Frampton has clinched the IBF and WBA super bantamweight titles, in addition … Read more

Mixed views on ‘behind closed doors’ championships

[ad_1] It has been obvious for a while now that the 2020 GAA Championships would not be the same. In early March, the GAA announced that its Allianz League program was being suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, and last week the organization cast a vote that allowed its management committee to alter the championship … Read more

Ireland XI’s Greatest Alternative: The Extremes

[ad_1] The Republic of Ireland has been blessed with some fabulous footballers over the decades, many of whom have gained iconic status with their heroics at the World Cups and European Championships. But what about talented players who never had a chance to win a grand finale, through bad luck, injury or an unfortunate moment? … Read more

Unsecured Leaving Cert to Continue This Summer, Teachers Union Tells Members

[ad_1] There is no guarantee that the Leaving Cert will proceed in late July or early August, despite the government’s decision to go ahead with the exams, a teachers union told its members. In a nine-page advisory document, the Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI) has said that there is “no and no” at this stage … Read more

The day Wexford earned the right to return home on the N11

[ad_1] In the latest in this series on the best games he has ever witnessed, RTÉ GAA commentator Darragh Maloney recalls the 1996 Leinster SHC final between Wexford and Offaly. *** Wexford’s great pitcher Tom Dempsey says it’s the game “that changed everything” and led to an Irish title and another Leinster crown in 1997. … Read more