Northern Ireland children ranked fifth in the world for reading

Irish Standard Time — Thursday, May 18, 2023

More than 4,000 pupils in 143 primary schools in Northern Ireland took part in PIRLS 2021. Girls perform better. However, due to school closures ...

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The 10 stadiums UK and Ireland will use for Euro 2028 including two still unfinished ...

Irish Standard Time — Friday, October 06, 2023

The UK and Ireland are set to win the rights to host Euro 2028.The big announcement is expected to be approved by UEFA's executive committee next ... View article...

The most dangerous areas to drive in Northern Ireland revealed

Irish Standard Time — Friday, October 06, 2023

New figures show the areas with the highest and lowest rates of driving offences around Northern Ireland , with 40,335 offences recorded on our roads ... View article...

Ancient gold treasures depicting Norse gods unearthed in Norway: "A very special find"

Irish Standard Time — Friday, October 06, 2023

The tiny, thin gold-foil artifacts date back about 1,400 years to the Merovingian period in Norway , which began in 550 and lasted until about 800, ... View article...

Kremlin angry at Norway joining EU ban on Russian cars

Irish Standard Time — Friday, October 06, 2023

Moscow criticised Norway's decision to ban Russian-registered private cars with nine or fewer seats – which came into force on Wednesday as part ... View article...

The therapy of fighting with miniature dragons

Irish Standard Time — Tuesday, August 24, 2021

"Over the last 18 months I've suffered with my mental health and it's been a saving grace. "I'd implore anyone who is struggling to give it a go," he added. View article... - BBC

'King Scum' notorious drug dealer to be re-housed by Irish State

Irish Standard Time — Monday, January 31, 2011

'King Scum' notorious drug dealer to be re-housed by Irish State : "'King Scum' one of Ireland's most notorious drug dealers, will be re-housed by ... dating from 1959 including a ten-year sentence in 1986 for drug trafficking . "

World's first black pro footballer who gave wages to the needy inspires a generation

Irish Standard Time — Friday, October 08, 2021

... goalie in Britain in his day, is inspiring a new generation of stars, including England striker Marcus Rashford who campaigns on child food poverty . View article...

LGBT+ activists and everyday heroes celebrated at 2020 GALAS awards

Irish Standard Time — Tuesday, February 11, 2020

... celebrate and acknowledge the everyday heroes who are doing amazing work to improve the lives of LGBT+ people in Ireland and internationally. View article...

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