A week after a 10,000 strong protest took take place in Dublin, another protest was carried out by those seeking protection for the Irish language. Yesterday’s protest took place in Spiddal, Co. Galway and was yet another strong indication that Irish speakers are unsatisfied with the Government’s handling of the Irish language. Outgoing Irish language… Read more »
THE DEVASTATION caused by an ever increasing number of Healy-Rae’s on the west coast of Ireland has reached epidemic proportions, it has been revealed today. Locals have asked the government for a cull on the strain of human, which has so far cost the tax-payer millions of euros in damages. “They’re everywhere you look the… Read more »
A number of reports emanating from rival publications indicate prominent columnist John Waters is to take a leave of absence from his position at the Irish Times. While no reason has been given for the leave of absence many believe it is just the latest fallout from the ‘pantigate’ affair which saw damages paid out… Read more »
Next month, soldiers of the 44th Infantry Group will be deployed to the volatile Golan Heights area as part of the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF). Irish forces will be tasked with observing the Syrian civil war, fully in keeping with Ireland’s present neutrality. The 129 soldiers are currently in the middle of intense final… Read more »
TRADITIONAL MUSIC enthusiast Michael Walsh finished his set to an ecstatic applause from the punters of the Hogs Head bar in Tralee. He wiped down his moist whistle and took a well deserved bow; his polished smile hiding his ever racing mind. “This could be my last ever performance.” he told me backstage, sipping a… Read more »
A DUBLIN theatre company has put out a call today for 5,000 budding young actors, aged between 16-19, to perform in an up-and-coming production of Coppers – The Musical. It is understood the extras will be asked to recreate a spectacular crushing incident which took place outside the popular nightclub last month. Producer Darren Smith… Read more »
In what could prove to be a watershed moment in the history of our Nation, the coalition Government has given in to demands of the People’s Republic of Cork and its endless but good natured observations that ‘it could do a better job’. Historically Cork has been a dissenting voice in Irish public policy, often… Read more »
REHAB GROUP’S Angela Kerins said today that her current salary of €240,ooo is very much like spinning the Winning Streak wheel every year and hitting the jackpot, and said she empathises with contestants who are constantly being hounded by friends and family for ‘a leg up’. The Chief Executive Officer told WWN that since news… Read more »
Met Eireann have upgraded the stretch in the evenings to “Grand” following a week of slightly more daylight between 5pm and 7pm. The move follows several months of evening stretches which were deemed poor or non-existent and has been welcomed across the country, particularly in the agriculture sector. “Jaysis there’s a grand stretch in the… Read more »
