Childers bemoans Gilmore’s handling of Labour bullying claims
MEP Nessa Childers says she is disappointed that Eamon Gilmore did not personally get in touch over claims she was bullied.
View ArticleSomali militants ban 16 aid groups and UN agencies
The Islamist group has banned Concern, UNICEF, the World Health Organization and UNHCR – amongst others – from operating in the country, where 250,000 people face the immediate risk of starvation.
View ArticleNoam Chomsky backs Vita Cortex workers
The renowned scholar and political activist has shown his support for the workers in their fifth week of a sit-in at their former employers in Cork.
View Article‘Solidarity with Syria’ vigils for Dublin and Galway
The vigils are being held as part of an Amnesty International Global Day of Action, in solidarity with the victims of the conflict in Syria. A minute’s silence will also be observed.
View ArticleFerguson hits back at Rovers fans who wanted Kean out
Manchester United travel to Ewood Park on Monday and Fergie reckons some of the supporters got it wrong about the Blackburn boss.
View ArticleHow Neighbourhood Watch schemes have boomed since the recession
There has been a 30 per cent increase in Neighbourhood Watch schemes around the country in recent years.
View Article1,000 people honour loved ones at Console Celebration of Light
The event was organised by the national suicide prevention charity Console, and took place in Maynooth.
View Article4 gay NFL stars considering coming out – NFL linebacker
And the quartet may all break the news on the same day, says Brendon Ayanbadejo.
View ArticlePHOTOS: New Yorkers offer solidarity with Boston after marathon terror
Informal tributes have mushroomed across the USA’s largest city, which has its own experiences of mass terror.
View ArticleColumn: I’ll never forget the moment I heard the news of the explosions in my...
Boston native, Larry Donnelly reflects on the the horrific events that happened at the Boston Marathon this week, saying he’s been heartened by the expressions of solidarity from countless Irish people...
View ArticleDublin Bus and Irish Rail workers consider strike action
Siptu is to ballot its members for industrial action this Thursday.
View ArticleAngela Merkel: I regard the Anglo Tapes with contempt
The German chancellor was asked about the controversial recordings of former Anglo Irish Bank executives in Brussels last night.
View ArticleGeorge Bush Senior shaved his head in solidarity with a young cancer patient
The former US president decided to get the chop after seeing members of his security detail shave their heads.
View ArticleMichael D to lead 1913 Lockout commemoration this weekend
Saturday will mark the 100th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, one of the key events of the Lockout.
View ArticleTUI members will not cover the work of ASTI teachers during industrial action
The TUI has also said that no element of the Haddington Road Agreement is to be implemented in schools yet.
View ArticleThe @Ireland Twitter account had a big night last night
This is what it looks like when a nation drunk-tweets.
View ArticleWales wore special jerseys for former captain Matthew Rees
The Cardiff Blues hooker is currently undergoing treatment for testicular cancer.
View Article“The dark side fear him”: McGuinness on Adams’ arrest
Martin McGuinness was speaking at the official launch of a mural of Gerry Adams on the Falls Road in Belfast.
View ArticleFootballer yellow-carded for eating banana in goal-scoring celebration
Senegalese striker Famara Diedhiou was showing solidarity with Barcelona’s Dani Alves.
View ArticleUnion donates €10,000 to Greyhound workers support fund
Unite’s regional secretary said the move shows that the SIPTU workers have the support of the entire trade union movement.
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