Aaron McElroy

A Conradh na Gaeilge adult Irish language class

Calls for more ambition in Irish language teaching

A more ambitious plan is needed to improve the way Irish is taught in schools, Conradh na Gaeilge has said.

Asian hornet nest located in Cork city following hunt

An Asian hornet nest has been located in a sycamore tree in Cork city following an "intensive effort" by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Environment • 28 Aug

More Irish citizens have sought consular assistance in relation to deportation from the US so far this year than in the previous three years combined

'Legitimate fear' illegal Irish will be targeted by ICE

There is a "legitimate fear" among Irish people living illegally in the United States that they could be targeted next by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, a Chicago priest has said.

US • 22 Aug

Firefighters tackle a large blaze in Dublin city centre

Part of Luas services closed for at least week after fire

Luas Red Line services between Connolly and The Point will remain closed for at least the next seven days due to a fire in the docklands area of Dublin city.

Dublin • 21 Aug

The man had been working at a chicken farm in Co Cavan and was arrested for deportation in May

Man deported wins appeal to apply for protection again

A man who was deported from Ireland to Nigeria earlier this summer has been granted leave to return to look again for international protection, effectively overturning his deportation order.

Ireland • 14 Aug

Dead fish laying on the bank of a lake in Co Cavan

Cavan fish kill set habitat restoration back 'by years'

A fish kill in a lake in Co Cavan has set habitat restoration back "by years", a local protection group has said.

Ulster • 07 Aug

Organ opt-out law 'changing the narrative', says Tinsley

The soft opt-out organ donation law "is changing the narrative around how we think about organ donation", campaigner Orla Tinsley has said.

Ireland • 17 Jun

Arran Murphy, manager of Rediscover Fashion showcasing a bag repurposed from a banner

Call for whole-of-society move away from fast fashion

A whole societal effort will be required to move away from fast fashion trends and the high consumption of textiles, a reuse and recycling charity has said.

Climate • 21 May

Over 30,000 people will be in Clones for the Ulster Senior Football Championship finals

Ulster final like 'Christmas week' for Clones

Despite having a population of just 1,885, Clones, Co Monaghan is considered by many to be the home of Ulster football and will welcome more than 30,000 people when Donegal and Armagh face off in both the men's and women's Ulster SFC finals tomorrow.

Ulster • 09 May

John McFarlane was a disabled driver for 60 years

Misuse of accessible parking 'obstructing daily lives'

The misuse and abuse of accessible parking spaces has gotten worse in recent years and is "obstructing" peoples' lives, a Co Offaly wheelchair user has said.

Ireland • 28 Apr