AN historic pub which was once at the centre of an Irish community in Wales has been relocated, rebuilt and reopened to the public. The Vulcan Hotel has been rebuilt and reopened in Cardiff (Pics: Nathan Roach) From 1853 to 2012 The Vulcan Hotel was located at 10 Adam Street in an area then known as Newtown which served the workforce needed to service Cardiff docks. Back then … [Read more...] about Historic Irish pub which was hub for community in Wales rebuilt and reopened
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Paid parental leave extended from seven to nine weeks in Ireland from today
PARENTS in Ireland can avail of up to nine week’s paid leave in the first two years of their child’s life as of today. Ireland’s Department of Social Protection has extended the standard parental leave allowance from seven to nine weeks from August 1, in a bid to give families more time together in the early years. “Time spent with a newborn child in the early months of their … [Read more...] about Paid parental leave extended from seven to nine weeks in Ireland from today
CNN promotes Irish journalist Donie O’Sullivan to senior correspondent
IRISH journalist Donie O’Sullivan has been promoted to CNN senior correspondent this week. In a statement the US network confirmed O’Sullivan’s move, after ten years with the broadcaster. Originally from Co. Kerry, O’Sullivan has spent the past decade reporting on the spread of online misinformation in the US, and now specialises in highlighting the effect conspiracy theories, … [Read more...] about CNN promotes Irish journalist Donie O’Sullivan to senior correspondent
Funeral confirmed for young man who died in Co. Meath collision
THE funeral details have been confirmed for a young man who died when the car he was driving was involved in a collision in Co. Meath over the weekend. Navan man Darragh Reid was involved in a single-vehicle collision on the R161 Trim to Navan Road at Philpotstown near Navan at around 10pm on Sunday, July 28. The 26-year-old, who was the driver and only person in the car, was … [Read more...] about Funeral confirmed for young man who died in Co. Meath collision
Man arrested after drugs worth £75k found in PSNI raid with UK Border Force
A MAN has been arrested after drugs worth an estimated £75k were found in a raid on a property in south Belfast. PSNI detectives, working in partnership with UK Border Force officials, seized the drugs and made an arrest following a search in a property in the Botanic area of the city. A 41-year-old man has been arrested, the PSNI have confirmed. “[On the morning of] Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Man arrested after drugs worth £75k found in PSNI raid with UK Border Force