Sharon Lynch

The 'Safe Ireland Survivor Fund' is for domestic violence survivors, refuges and support centres in Ireland

New fund worth €500,000 for domestic violence survivors

Safe Ireland and Airbnb have today announced the launch of the 'Safe Ireland Survivor Fund' for domestic violence survivors, refuges, and support centres in Ireland.

Ireland • 08 Sep 21

Yeats painted just over 1,200 oil paintings over the course of his life, with the majority painted in his last 15 years

Jack B Yeats exhibition opens at National Gallery

A new exhibition celebrating the work of artist Jack B Yeats has opened at the National Gallery in Dublin, 150 years after his birth.

Ireland • 04 Sep 21

MEAI spokesperson Matt McGranaghan said the industry has now had 525 days of continuous lockdown since March 2020

No date set for return of live concerts after meeting

The Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland has expressed deep disappointment following a virtual meeting with Minister for Arts Catherine Martin this afternoon, after no date was set for the return of live concerts and cultural events.

Coronavirus • 18 Aug 21

Gerard Hutch was arrested in Spain on foot of a European Arrest Warrant and is currently in Spanish police custody

Former garda says Hutch extradition will 'take months'

It will take months before the process to extradite Gerard Hutch is complete, according to a former Assistant Garda Commissioner for the Dublin metropolitan area.

Ireland • 13 Aug 21

Minister Stephen Donnelly said officials in the Department of Health are working to ensure safe access around medical facilities

Minister 'committed' to safe access for terminations

The Minister for Health has said he is "fully committed" to introducing legislation on safe access zones around healthcare facilities providing abortion services.

Ireland • 07 Aug 21

Liam Duggan was 37-years-old when he died from septicaemia

Widow of golfer Liam Duggan settles action against HSE

Catherine Duggan, the wife of a pro golfer who allegedly died due to substandard care at the University Hospital Kerry in early 2017, has settled her action against the HSE for a substantial sum.

Ireland • 13 Jul 21

Air Corps and fire services fighting blaze in Howth

Four units of Dublin Fire Brigade are currently at the scene of a gorse wildfire in the Shelmartin area of Howth in north Co Dublin.

Dublin • 10 Jul 21

Organisers of indoor summer camps across all activities have been looking for clarity from Government

Summer camps among indoor activities 'not permitted'

The Department of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media has said indoor activities, such as organised events including summer camps, group training, exercise and dance are not currently permitted.

Coronavirus • 09 Jul 21