VERONA MURPHY has been elected Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann - making her the first woman to ever hold the role. The independent TD from Wexford was confirmed as elected to the role after a majority of TDs voted in her favour yesterday at the first sitting of the Dáil since November's general election. In her speech in the chamber, Ms Murphy said she was "humbled, honoured … [Read more...] about Irish parliament elects Verona Murphy as first ever female speaker
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Arrest made after woman found dead at property in Wexford
A MAN has been arrested after a woman was found dead at a property in Co. Wexford in the early hours of this morning. Gardaí in Gorey are investigating the death of the woman, who was in her 30s. She was found shortly after 3am, when Gardaí and emergency services responded to an incident at a house in Baile Eoghain. The woman was found unresponsive and was pronounced deceased … [Read more...] about Arrest made after woman found dead at property in Wexford
‘That’s a wrap’: Filming completed on Peaky Blinders movie, Netflix confirms
FILMING has wrapped on the highly-anticipated Peaky Blinders movie, Netflix has confirmed. The streaming service confirmed the completion of the film in a social media post today where they shared an image of its Irish stars Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan. Both actors are seen smiling in the image, where they are in full flatcap character on the set of the film, which has … [Read more...] about ‘That’s a wrap’: Filming completed on Peaky Blinders movie, Netflix confirms
Irish couple who lost son to sepsis take campaign to the White House
AN Irish couple whose 12-year-old son died from sepsis have taken their campaign to raise awareness of the condition all the way to the White House. US-based Orlaith and Ciarán Staunton launched the End Sepsis movement following the death of their son Rory in New York in 2012, days after he contracted the illness. They are campaigning for better infection education and hospital … [Read more...] about Irish couple who lost son to sepsis take campaign to the White House
XL Bully owners have two weeks to register dogs or face losing them
OWNERS of XL Bully dogs in Northern Ireland have less than two weeks to register them or face having them seized. New restrictions on owning the dogs came into effect in the North this year. The first of a raft of new legal guidelines related to the controversial breed of dog took effect in July, which made it a legal requirement for XL Bully dogs to be muzzled and on a lead … [Read more...] about XL Bully owners have two weeks to register dogs or face losing them