Concern has been raised about the number of people who worked all their lives not being entitled to the full contributory old age pension. In 2012 the Social Protection Minister…
Many Finding They Are Not Entitled To Full Rate Pension
Hospital Trolley List Shows No Sign Of Reducing
Almost 420 people are waiting on a bed at hospitals across the country this afternoon. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation claims 319 people are on trolley’s while a further…
Investigation Launched Into Insurance Company
Gibraltar’s financial regulator has begun an investigation into Enterprise Insurance which collapsed in July, at the time it had 14,000 Irish policyholders on its books. This follows Gibraltars Supreme Court…
Report Into Blackstairs Mountain Air Crash
Two men died as result of thier light aircraft hitting low visibiltiy in the Blackstairs Mountains an Air Accident Investigations Unit report has found. The two Paul Keane and Brian…
Striking Teachers Hint At Short Term Deal
The President of the ASTI has hinted that a short-term deal could be reached to stop further closures of secondary schools. Ed Byrne was speaking as around 500 schools were…
Fireworks From The Opening of the 65th Wexford Festival Opera
Congratulations to KC Whelan and his team on a spectacular fireworks display for the opening of the Wexford Festival Opera 2016 Share this article….
Wexford Festival Opera Gala Opening This Evening
The 65th Wexford Festival Opera gets underway this evening with a massive fireworks display at 7.15pm. Wexford Town’s quay front will come alive with an estimated 10,000 people expected to…
Clonroche Fire Victim Named
The man who died in the fire in Clonroche this morning has been named. He was Bobby Rochford who was in his 70’s and a native of the area where…
Grant Announcement For Irish Emigrants
The Government has announced funding of more than five million euro for the Irish community in Britain. Grants have been provided to 108 organisations across the UK in support of…
Teachers Strike Going Ahead
Tomorrow’s teachers strike looks almost certain to go ahead despite last minute talks. ASTI members will strike – closing hundreds of schools across the country. Share this article….
Devastaiting News from Clonroche
An elderly man died in a house fire this morning. The fatal blaze at the Villas estate in Clonroche village happened at 9am. Neighbours alerted the emergency services, but efforts…
FAI President Resigns From Olympic Council Of Ireland
John Delaney says he believes his name will be cleared once reports into allegations of ticket touting at the olympic games are completed. The FAI President resigned from the Olympic…
