Tag: Northern Ireland
Meeting Loyalist Group: Paul Givan Ignores Official Advice
Education Minister Paul Givan faced criticism after it was revealed that he went against the advice of a department official by meeting with a group associated with loyalist paramilitaries. The group, known as the...
Bringing Generations Together: Belfast Playgroup Unites Community
A playgroup in East Belfast called Stormont Playgroup has been working together with a group of older people from the Evergreens social club to create intergenerational events where both generations can learn from each...
Support for Male Domestic Abuse Victims: Women March in Belfast
A group of women marched in Belfast city center to show their support for male domestic abuse victims. The Men's Alliance NI Friends & Family March organizers led the march to raise awareness about...
Support for NI Man Arrested in UAE: Michelle O’Neill and Foreign Office Assistance
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and the UK Foreign Office are providing support to a Northern Ireland man who was arrested in the United Arab Emirates after posting a Google review. Craig Ballentine, an autism...
Northern Ireland Wedding Planning App Seeks 100 Engaged Couples
A new app in Northern Ireland called WEDPLNR is on the lookout for 100 engaged couples to test out their wedding planning technology. This app is designed to make wedding planning easier by using...
Fixing Belfast’s Traffic Nightmare: Insights from a Taxi Boss
One of Belfast's major taxi firms, Fonacab, has proposed opening up bus lanes to taxi drivers to help alleviate the city center's ongoing traffic congestion. Stephen Anton, the communications manager at Fonacab, emphasized the...
Family Raises £300K for Charity That Saved Son’s Life
A family from Northern Ireland has been able to raise an impressive amount of over £300,000 in just six years for the Air Ambulance charity. This incredible feat was accomplished after the Air Ambulance...
Remembering Former RTE Northern Ireland Editor: Tributes and Legacy at 72
Former RTE Northern Ireland Editor, David Davin-Power, passed away at the age of 72. He was known for his work as a presenter on RTE Radio's Morning Ireland program and his role as Northern...
Birds of Prey Kill Report: Northern Ireland’s Scale of Attacks
Concern has been raised due to the alarming number of incidents involving the illegal killing of birds of prey in Northern Ireland. According to the Birdcrime report, there have been 89 confirmed cases of...
Concerns raised over the death of a Northern Ireland prisoner with heart condition
The death of a prisoner in Northern Ireland has raised concerns about the healthcare provided to individuals in custody. The prisoner, known as Mr. T, passed away on November 30, 2018, while being held...
Storm Ashley Causes Plane to Abort Landing Twice in Northern Ireland
An Emerald Airlines flight had to try landing at Dublin Airport twice because of strong winds from Storm Ashley. The plane was coming from Birmingham but had to go to Belfast City Airport instead....
Safety Concerns for Women in Northern Ireland: Minister’s Warning
Northern Ireland has been described as a dangerous place for women by Stormont minister Andrew Muir during a recent Assembly session. This statement came after the tragic deaths of four women in the region...
Ending Northern Ireland’s Homelessness Crisis: Importance of Sustainable Funding and Collaborative Efforts
A group representing the homeless in Northern Ireland is calling for a united effort and sustained funding to address the ongoing crisis. Homeless Connect Chief Executive Nicola McCrudden emphasized the need for collaborative action...
Northern Ireland Curlew Population Shows Remarkable Recovery
The curlew population in Northern Ireland has seen a remarkable recovery, bringing hope for the once-threatened species. Thanks to the efforts of the RSPB NI and local farmers working together through the Curlew LIFE...
NI Transport Hub’s Grand Pianist Competition Judged by Olympics Composer
A Belfast woman, who composed music for the BBC Paris Olympics coverage, will help select the winning pianist in a regional competition. Alt-pop artist Rebekah Fitch said she is “over the moon” at being...