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EXPLAINED: Why are Oscar winners cutting off their hair?

Oscar-winning actresses Marion Cotillard and Juliette Binoche and other stars including Charlotte Rampling, Charlotte Gainsbourg and singer Jane Birkin have filmed themselves cutting off locks of their hair in support of protesters in Iran. Their ...

05 Oct 2022 at 16:02

National News

Almost €5m to provide 'vital' services to victims of crime announced by McEntee

The Justice Minister has announced almost €5million in funding for organisations supporting victims of crime in Ireland. Minister Helen McEntee said she was "pleased" to make the announcement today (Friday March 25), with funding set to benefit ...

25 Mar 2022 at 12:11

National News

'Change things for the better' - Government urged to tackle family homelessness

The Government has been called to take immediate action to tackle family homelessness by the Children's Rights Alliance. The group said there is a need to introduce more measures to tackle child and family homelessness, particularly in ...

21 Feb 2022 at 10:35

Local News

Outrage over 'Green' minister's decision to renew gold and silver prospecting licences

Grassroots campaign group, ‘Save Inis Eoghain from Gold Mining,’ has reacted with outrage to the decision by Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Gren Party leader, Eamon Ryan, to renew the licence of Connemara ...

03 Apr 2022 at 17:53

National News

President Higgins leads tributes to Traveller rights activist Ronnie Fay

The president has led tributes to Pavee Point co-director and traveller rights activist Ronnie Fay following her death. President Michael D Higgins said that Ms Fay “worked tirelessly” to improve the living circumstances, status ...

31 Jan 2022 at 17:13

Donegal MD

Donegal County Council first in the Republic to adopt Rights of Nature doctrine

Donegal County Council has become the first local authority in the Republic of Ireland to adopt a motion embracing an all-island environmental doctrine known as Rights of Nature. The adoption of the motion on Rights of Nature, ...

14 Dec 2021 at 20:32

Motoring

Car manufacturer launches £575m rights issue

Luxury car maker Aston Martin has confirmed a £575 million rights issue, which will be supported by a fund controlled by Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader. It told shareholders on Monday that it will launch the rights issue – a ...

05 Sept 2022 at 11:33

Home

Women in 80s among those seeking contact with adopted children under new scheme

The Adoption Authority of Ireland has said that the lack of shame around adoption has encouraged older women to come forward to look for information about their children who were adopted. Under the Birth Information and ...

13 Oct 2022 at 12:07

Sponsored Content

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13 Sept 2022 at 15:22

National News

Ireland's Human Rights record under review by UN in Geneva today

The UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group is set to review Ireland's human rights record today in Geneva. Minister for Equality Roderic O'Gorman is set to lead the Irish ...

10 Nov 2021 at 10:52

Local News

Children’s Rights Alliance Online Safety Conference

As part of its ongoing '1,2,3 Online Safety Campaign', the Children’s Rights Alliance is hosting a high-profile Online Safety Conference. The event is taking place on Tuesday, November 23, from 10.30am ...

21 Nov 2021 at 13:00

Local News

'Rights of Nature' motion coming before Donegal County Council

What has been described as an “historic” Rights of Nature motion will be discussed at the November plenary of Donegal County Council. The meeting, scheduled for Monday, November 29, is being brought ...

25 Nov 2021 at 13:15

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