FOUR white-tailed eagle chicks have been released into the wild in Ireland as part of a project to reintroduce the once extinct species back to the island. Tánaiste Michéal Martin and Ireland’s Nature Minister Malcolm Noonan were in attendance today when the chicks were released at Killarney National Park, where a long-term reintroduction programme is underway. Some 27 … [Read more...] about Four eagle chicks released into wild under scheme to bring extinct species back to Ireland
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Funeral confirmed for mother-of-two killed in Cork attack
FUNERAL details have been confirmed for a mother-of-two who was found fatally injured in a burning building in Cork over the weekend. Daena Walsh was found seriously injured at her home in Midleton at around 4.15pm on August 2. The 27-year-old, a mother of two young boys, was found with stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Daena Walsh was found dead at her home in … [Read more...] about Funeral confirmed for mother-of-two killed in Cork attack
Wiffen ‘happy but disappointed at the same time’ with bronze medal
Ireland's Daniel Wiffen has expressed mixed emotions after winning another Olympic medal. While he's happy with his achievement, he is also disappointed that it wasn’t another gold. Wiffen won gold for Ireland in the 800m freestyle swimming final on Tuesday, raising expectations that he would make it two golds in a row. However, that wasn't the case on Sunday. American swimmer … [Read more...] about Wiffen ‘happy but disappointed at the same time’ with bronze medal
Irish commentator to be honoured with special award for career Olympic coverage
RTÉ commentator George Hamilton is set to receive a special award for his commentary and media work at various Olympic Games over the years. The Irish commentator is best known for lending his voice to various different sports. The Women's World Cup and various men's Ireland games are two examples of this. Hamilton, a Belfast native, has also covered over 11 Olympic Games in … [Read more...] about Irish commentator to be honoured with special award for career Olympic coverage
Ten Minutes with Peter Byrne
Dublin-born Peter Byrne is an internationally renowned multi award winning artist. He will be taking his orchestral tribute to Neil Diamond: Classical Neil Diamond to Ireland in August and September Peter Byrne What are you up to? Preparing for my Classical Neil Diamond tour of Australia and Ireland 13 shows with 5 different symphony orchestras. Which piece of music always … [Read more...] about Ten Minutes with Peter Byrne