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In Pictures: Bealtaine Festival 2023 is packed with activities for older people to enjoy

The launch of this year’s Bealtaine Festival in the Donegal County Museum certainly whet the appetite for what the next few weeks have in store. Those gathered for last Wednesday’s launch were treated to entertainment from the Finn Valley Men’s ...

28 Apr 2023 at 13:21

National News

Irish Government ‘will move heaven and earth’ for older renters facing eviction

The Irish government will “move heaven and earth” to assist older renters facing eviction, according to Minister for Finance Michael McGrath. His comments follow the publication of research which indicates one-quarter of older tenants expect ...

11 May 2023 at 13:50

Local News

Milford walk will raise funds for two local charities

Two local charities are set to benefit from proceeds rasiraisedofrom forthcoming 25th annual Good Friday Golan Pad Walk The event is a staple of the Easter calendar in the Milford area and organisers are looking forward to a big turnout ...

21 Mar 2023 at 15:12

National News

Age Action ‘concerned’ with under-delivery on intensive home care

Age Action has said it is “very concerned” that the Department of Health only delivered just over a third of its own targets for intensive home care packages last year. Figures published in the Public Services Performance Report for ...

21 Jun 2023 at 16:50

National News

Mandatory retirement age for gardai, Defence Forces and prison officers raised

The mandatory retirement age for gardai, the Defence Forces and prison officers has been increased in a bid to address staffing issues. The Government has increased the mandatory retirement age from 60 to 62. The maximum ...

05 Mar 2024 at 16:17

National News

Calls for ‘urgent action’ to address sex education after contraception use drops

Calls for “urgent action” to address sex education in schools have been made after new figures revealed an increase in the number of young people not using contraception. Research by University of Galway shows that just ...

02 May 2024 at 10:22

National News

What is the new legal age to buy cigarettes? Minimum smoking age to be raised today

Legislation to raise the minimum legal age to purchase cigarettes and other tobacco products from 18 to 21 years old is set to be approved by Government today. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly will bring a memo ...

25 Jun 2024 at 10:59

An Ghaeltacht

Ceiliúradh 25 Bliain Ealaín na Gaeltachta

Ar feadh deich lá i mí na Samhna, agus Ealaín na Gaeltachta ag ceiliúradh 25 bliain ar an fhód, beidh spotsolas á chur ar na healaíona Gaeltachta, agus ar obair Ealaín na Gaeltachta a thacaíonn leo, áit a mbeifear ...

10 Nov 2023 at 11:26

National News

Dreaming of joining the gardaí? Extended age limit welcomes more Irish at home and abroad to the job

An Garda Síochána have launched a new recruitment drive and extended the age limit in hopes of bringing in a more diverse group of applicants, including Irish abroad who may be considering a career switch. ...

15 Jan 2024 at 07:50

National News

Magners maker C&C hires former Irn Bru boss Roger White for top job

Magners maker C&C Group has hired former AG Barr boss Roger White to take the helm after its former chief executive quit in the wake of an accounting blunder. Mr White – who led Irn Bru firm AG Barr for ...

12 Dec 2024 at 08:10

Local News

ATU Donegal to host Ag Ball in aid of Jigsaw - an event you won’t want to miss

ATU Donegal is hosting the Ag Ball next month in Letterkenny, in aid of Jigsaw. Held on March 7, at the Silver Tassie Hotel in Letterkenny, this is an event you won’t want to miss. With the Ag Ball ...

13 Feb 2025 at 08:06

Northern Ireland

Ancient remains discovered in Bellaghy bog ‘likely to belong to young woman’

Ancient human remains uncovered in a Co Londonderry bog are believed to belong to a young woman who lived around 2,000 years ago. Further research has been carried out following the discovery of ...

20 Feb 2025 at 00:01

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