President of Ireland Michael D Higgins has called for Irish people to take responsibility for building a true Republic. In a keynote address to descendants of those who fought and died in the 1916 Easter Rising, Mr Higgins said the ideals of the Proclamation can inspire today.
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Do not let terrorists create fear, says Michael D Higgins
President Michael D Higgins has urged people not to let terrorists believe they can strike fear into lives. After signing a book of condolence in the Belgian embassy in Dublin, Mr Higgins condemned the attacks which left 34 dead and hundreds wounded as cowardly and useless.
President pleads for 'a new Ireland' as country marks 1916 Easter Rising
President of Ireland Michael D Higgins has called for Irish people to take responsibility for building a true Republic. In a keynote address to descendants of those who fought and died in the 1916 Easter Rising, Mr Higgins said the ideals of the Proclamation can still inspire today.
Security chiefs monitor small number of people in wake of Brussels attacks
Security chiefs are closely monitoring a small number of people in the wake of the terror attacks in Brussels. The Government said there is no specific information of any threat to the country from international terrorism but a similar indiscriminate atrocity is possible, although not likely.
1916 celebrations at Easter to honour Rising and reflect all Irish history
The 1916 centenary celebrations planned over Easter weekend will honour the courage and ideals of the Rising and its leaders and reflect all of Ireland’s history, a Government minister has said. With h undreds of thousands of people expected to line a 4.5km route across Dublin on Sunday, the unprecedented spectacle is being billed as… Continue reading 1916 celebrations at Easter to honour Rising and reflect all Irish history
Dublin's tragic past revealed in rare 1916 photographs of Easter Rising
An extraordinary trove of rarely-seen photographs lays bare the utter carnage wreaked on Dublin during the tumultuous Easter Rising 100 years ago this weekend. Drawn from the Press Association archives, scenes comparable to modern-day war zones show great swathes of O’Connell Street and Eden Quay entirely obliterated.
Two students injured in Spanish coach crash that left 13 dead
Two Irish students have been injured in a coach crash in Spain which killed 13 women. “We can confirm that two Irish people received non-life threatening injuries in this morning’s bus crash in Tarragona, Spain,” a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesman said, adding: “We stand ready to provide consular assistance.”
TD Michael Healy-Rae recovering from cow injury
An Independent TD is said to be recovering well after being injured by a cow on his farm. Michael Healy-Rae was being kept in hospital in Cork after suffering a number of injuries when he was hit by the animal which had been calving.
Business leader warns of threat to Irish jobs if UK votes for Brexit
The survival of small businesses across Ireland hangs in the balance because of the Brexit issue, an industry body has warned. The Small Firms Association said thousands of jobs could be put at risk if the UK votes to leave the EU in three months time.
Tragic pilot was a skilled flier and aircraft enthusiast
A man who died after his new plane crashed in a field next to a rural aerodrome has been remembered as an enthusiastic and skilled pilot. William Hillick, aged in his 40s, died after his single seater came down on land beside the Abbeyshrule airfield in Co Longford at about 5.45pm on Sunday evening.