PROFESSIONALS from across the film and television industry will take part in a new series of workshops to share their experiences and their career paths. Irish Film & TV UK (IFTUK) has announced a new partnership with London’s Century Club which will see them producing the monthly industry workshops, titled Masters at Work. Irish Radio 4 Presenter Peter Curran, who is … [Read more...] about New workshop series offers insights from top Irish film and television industry talents
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Woman ‘obsessed with space’ since age 11 set to become Ireland’s first astronaut
AN aeronautical engineer who has been “obsessed” with visiting space since she was a child is set to achieve her dream. Dr Norah Patten, who hails from Ballina in Co. Mayo, but now lives in Dublin, has been selected as one of three research astronauts who will fly to space on Virgin Galactic’s new Delta Class spaceship. The commercial flight is being planned by the … [Read more...] about Woman ‘obsessed with space’ since age 11 set to become Ireland’s first astronaut
Milestone moment as second phase of cross-border canal project complete and open to public
A MILESTONE has been achieved in a landmark cross-border project in Ireland which will see the Ulster Canal restored. The Ulster Canal Restoration project was added to Waterways Ireland remit following a meeting of Ireland’s North South Ministerial Council in 207. The organisation is tasked with restoring the section from Lough Erne in Co. Fermanagh to Clones in Co. Monaghan - … [Read more...] about Milestone moment as second phase of cross-border canal project complete and open to public
Taoiseach pays tribute to ‘inherently decent’ Eamon Ryan following his resignation as Green Party leader
TAOISEACH Simon Harris has paid tribute to Eamon Ryan who has resigned as leader of the Green Party after 13 years. In a statement, Mr Ryan confirmed he would not be standing at the next general election, claiming it was time to “pass the torch on to the next generation”. “I have spent the last 30 years either running for or holding public office, as a councillor, TD and … [Read more...] about Taoiseach pays tribute to ‘inherently decent’ Eamon Ryan following his resignation as Green Party leader
Man dies in hospital after serious attack in early hours of this morning
A MAN has died in hospital after being attacked in a housing estate in Dublin in the early hours of this morning. Gardaí found the man, aged in his 50s, with serious injuries in Hampton Wood Way on the St. Margaret’s Road in Finglas, at around 12.30am this morning. Gardaí are investigating a fatal assault that occurred in the early hours of this morning He was taken to the … [Read more...] about Man dies in hospital after serious attack in early hours of this morning