Archaeologists bowled over by Fermanagh bog finds

Irish Standard Time — Monday, December 03, 2012

Archaeologists bowled over by Fermanagh bog finds

Archaeologists have hit the jackpot with the first crannog to have been dug up in Northern Ireland in 50 years — saying the internationally important find is rewriting our understanding of Ulster's history. Normally the approach taken is to avoid ...

LEGACY - for researchers

McDonald U-turn over border poll prompts derision from unionists

Irish Standard Time — Friday, August 03, 2018

McDonald U-turn over border poll prompts derision from unionists - She initially stated that a poll on Irish unity should not be held while uncertainty around Brexit remains, yet by Tuesday morning the Sinn Fein Press ...

Folk rolls out Cancer Society's Daffodil Day ads

Irish Standard Time — Friday, February 25, 2022

The Irish Cancer Society has launched a campaign aimed at inspiring people in Ireland who have been impacted by cancer to 'take back from cancer' ... View article...

The high price of free speech - Muslim and Irish protests against hate

Irish Standard Time — Friday, September 21, 2012

The high price of free speech - Muslim and Irish protests against hate ... including Ireland , also believe that controversial religious material is best not discussed. The implied message here seems to be that saying naughty things about another person's religion is simply too much trouble. It can, obviously, lead to ...

Sniffer dogs nose out smuggled prison drugs

Irish Standard Time — Monday, December 03, 2012

Sniffer dogs nose out smuggled prison drugs : Figures from the Irish Prison Service show that fewer than 100 visitors to jails have been caught trying to smuggle drugs since the start of last year. However, the scale of people detected by sniffer dogs as having been in contact with drugs , but not ...

Demystify Mental Health for Missionaries

Irish Standard Time — Thursday, April 20, 2023

One in five children. In our families, neighborhoods, schools, pews—and in our sending organizations. Mental illness doesn't discriminate, and it ... View article...

Unemployment rate of 39% among 15-24 year olds

Irish Standard Time — Monday, July 30, 2012

Unemployment rate of 39% among 15-24 year olds : That gives an unemployment rate of 39% amongst the 15-24 age group. Today's publication, Profile 3 At Work - Employment, occupations and industry in Ireland , provides more detailed results on industries and occupations as well as analysis by ...

'Brexit is the biggest show in town': The SDLP is banking on Brexit delivering election success in ...

Irish Standard Time — Tuesday, September 17, 2019

While it suffered defeat across Northern Ireland, the SDLP didn't see its vote ... where people are worrying about no-deal, direct rule and devolution. View article...

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