Minister Richmond announces funding of €7.9 million for civil society organisations

Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, today announced funding of €7.9 million to ten NGO partners to carry out development projects overseas. The grants, provided under Irish Aid’s Civil Society Fund, will deliver a wide range of development and human rights-related projects worldwide, helping people to access education, healthcare, nutrition…

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Her Excellency, Constanza Figueroa, Ambassador of Chile, and His Excellency, Dennis King, Ambassador of Canada, presented their Letters of Credence to President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin today. Her Excellency, Constanza Figueroa, Ambassador of Chile, was accompanied by her son Mr. Francisco Velasco Figueroa and Mr. Pablo Solar, Deputy Head of Mission at…

Minister Patrick O’Donovan announces over €900,000 in funding for Culture Ireland’s promotion of Irish arts globally

Minister for Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD has announced funding of over €900,000 for the promotion of Irish arts globally through Culture Ireland’s Regular Grants Programme. The funding will benefit 154 projects taking place in over 36 countries, covering architecture, circus, dance, film, literature, music, opera, theatre and visual arts. Announcing…

Ministers Lawless and McEntee announce €6.5 million funding for 40 initiatives to inspire STEM public engagement 

 April 4 2025 Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, and Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee TD, have announced a €6.5 million investment in 40 projects designed to enhance public engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The Research Ireland Discover Programme focusses on creating meaningful public…

Update from Extraordinary Arab Summit in Cairo

President Mahmoud Abbas has : –  commended the Egyptian-Palestinian-Arab plan for the reconstruction of Gaza, emphasizing that it must take place with Palestinians remaining on their homeland and without displacement. He called on U.S. President Donald Trump to support these efforts.   – declared the establishment of a new position—a Vice President for both the…

Wine For The Wine Lover

It´s International Womens Day today and we are celebrating with famous Irish actress and writer Amy Huberman, who is just about to launch her new wines – Ah, Cava Brut Rosé and Ah, Sauvignon Blanc. Both elegant and fresh wines…simply just delicious! Celebrate with us and be one of the first in Ireland to try her wines. Pre-Order…