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Friends of Rescue Issues Urgent Appeal After Storm Destroys Alpaca Shelter for Second Time

A Londonderry-based animal rescue organisation has issued a heartfelt appeal for a skilled builder after storm winds demolished their alpaca shelter for the second time. Friends of Rescue, a volunteer-led foster group in the north-west, is seeking professional help to construct a permanent replacement before winter sets in.

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Two Midlands Schools to Represent Ireland at World STEM Racing Finals in Singapore

Two schools from Ireland's Midlands region have earned the right to represent the country at the World STEM Racing Finals in Singapore this week, competing against teams from across the globe in a prestigious science and technology competition. The achievement marks a significant milestone for STEM education in the region.

Conor Brennan

5 min read1 Oct 2026

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SOCOTEC Commits to Doubling Irish Workforce by 2030 in Major Investment Drive

Global testing and inspection firm SOCOTEC has announced plans to double its Irish workforce by 2030 as part of a major investment drive, creating new roles across engineering, fire safety, environmental monitoring, and laboratory testing. The expansion spans both Northern Ireland and the Republic, with new offices and acquisitions underpinning the growth.

Conor Brennan

5 min read1 Oct 2026

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South Yard Square Opens as New Community Hub in Belfast's Titanic Quarter with Ship-Themed Play Park

A new public community space has opened along Belfast's Maritime Mile in the Titanic Quarter, featuring a ship-themed children's play park, a 3x3 basketball court developed with Basketball Northern Ireland, and landscaped areas for residents and visitors. South Yard Square is part of the Loftlines residential development and has been welcomed by local families.

Conor Brennan

5 min read30 Sept 2026

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Team Ireland Returns from WorldSkills Shanghai with Bronze Medal and Seven Excellence Awards

Team Ireland has returned from the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 competition with a bronze medal in cookery and seven Medals for Excellence, with Charlie Ward from Cavan named Best of Nation. The achievement marks one of the strongest performances by an Irish team at the global skills competition.

Conor Brennan

5 min read30 Sept 2026

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Glentoran Legend Kelly Bailie Honoured After Final Home Appearance in 30-Year, 800-Game Career

Glentoran Women's legendary defender Kelly Bailie has been honoured after her final home appearance, marking the end of a 30-season career in which she made 800 appearances and won 37 major trophies. The 46-year-old, who earned 56 caps for Northern Ireland, became the first woman inducted into the Glentoran Hall of Fame in 2025.

Conor Brennan

5 min read30 Sept 2026

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Zuckerbergs Donate €150,000 to Three West Waterford GAA Clubs Near New Strancally Castle Home

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have donated €150,000 to three GAA clubs near their new Strancally Castle estate in West Waterford, with each club receiving €50,000 over two years for vital community infrastructure projects. The gesture marks the couple's first philanthropic act in Ireland since purchasing the 440-acre estate in August.

Conor Brennan

5 min read29 Sept 2026

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Trinity College Researchers Launch Free Irish Language Communication App for Non-Verbal Children

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have launched Geabaire, a free Irish language symbol-to-speech app designed specifically for non-verbal children, filling a critical gap in assistive technology for Irish-medium schools. The app, built from the ground up to respect Irish grammar and dialects, is available at abair.ie and will be released on Apple and Android stores in the coming days.

Conor Brennan

5 min read29 Sept 2026

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BBC Northern Ireland Make a Difference Awards Celebrate Eight Community Heroes at Belfast Ceremony

Eight individuals and groups from across Northern Ireland were honoured at the BBC Make a Difference Awards ceremony at BBC Blackstaff Studios in Belfast, recognising extraordinary contributions to community life from Saintfield to Ballycastle. Winners ranged from a young peer support worker in Antrim to a Lurgan charity supporting families through baby loss.

Conor Brennan

5 min read29 Sept 2026

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Flahavan's Workers Secure Pay Rises of Up to 21.5% as Waterford Porridge Dispute Ends

Workers at the Flahavan's oat production plant in Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford, have secured pay increases of up to 21.5% after months of industrial unrest, with the Unite trade union hailing the deal as a vindication of collective action. The agreement, which covers nearly 90 workers, is backdated to January 2026 and runs until June 2027.

Conor Brennan

5 min read28 Sept 2026

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Leaving Cert Appeals Deliver Upgrades for Over 5,000 Students as CAO Round Five Looms

More than 5,000 Leaving Certificate students have had their grades upgraded following the 2026 appeals process, with results released last Thursday allowing students to benefit from improved points in time for CAO Round Five offers. The State Examinations Commission also upgraded a further 110 grades through its own quality assurance checks.

Conor Brennan

5 min read28 Sept 2026

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Catalpa Six Finally Honoured with Memorial at Glasnevin Cemetery 150 Years After Daring Escape

A new memorial at Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin has been unveiled to honour the Catalpa Six — six Fenian prisoners who staged one of the most audacious prison escapes in history from a Western Australian penal colony in 1876. The ceremony, attended by around 40 relatives of those involved, marks 150 years since the remarkable rescue.

Conor Brennan

5 min read28 Sept 2026