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01/18/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/18/2021 03:24 Minister Brophy launches Samaritans Freephone helpline for Irish diaspora in Canada and Australia Press release 18 January 2021 The Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Mr. Colm Brophy, T.D., today launched Samaritans Freephone helpline for the Irish diaspora in Canada and Australia. Samaritans, in partnership with the Government of Ireland through the Emigrant Support Programme, have been working tog...

In August, there was cause for celebration following the miraculous rescue of two cousins who spent 15 hours stranded at sea. Ellen Glynn and Sara Feeney got into difficulty after going paddleboarding at Furbo Beach in Co Galway. A major search and rescue operation was launched after the young women failed to return to shore and many feared the worst. 1. Galway ‘miracle’ rescue The next morning, however, the pair were discovered by local fisherman Patrick Oliver and his son Morgan. Oliver u...

UN survey finds Republic has second highest quality of life in the world The survey found Ireland has the second highest quality of life in the world The HDI is a measure of a countrys health, education and standard of living A UNITED Nations survey has found that the Republic has the second highest quality of life in the world. Findings from the UN Human Development Index (HDI) 2020 ranked it as number two of 189 countries. Norway topped the poll followed by the Republic, S...

quality street Ireland ranks second in world for quality of life with 12.7 years in education and life expectancy at 82.3 years IT’S official! Ireland is the second best place in the world for quality of life. The UNDP Human Development Report Index 2020 released this week placed us alongside Switzerland and just behind Norway in its list of 189 countries. 1 Ireland has risen in the rankingCredit: Getty Images - Getty Hong Kong, Iceland, Germany, Sweden, Australia, Netherlands and Denmark co...

Share this article The Dublin City Winter lights will be available to view online next week, as part of the To Be Irish campaign. Its a government scheme aimed at people who have been unable to fly home to Ireland for the festive period. Its part of the To Be Irish campaign the Governments running online, aimed at those who are unable to fly home for Christmas. Colm Brophy, Minister of State for Overseas Development and the Diaspora says a large number of Irish people will be unable to come hom...

Hugh Lane Gallery “Many Irish people who live and work abroad love coming home for Christmas but unfortunately for a lot of them that’s just not possible this year,” said the Lord Mayor. “With this initiative we’re taking Dublin to them, so they can see a little bit of home from wherever they are in the world. In addition, as part of the Winter Lights Festival, Dublin City Council have commissioned a short film of all the festival sites in the City.” Short film available to view he...

By irishadmin A Chairde, Christmas is a special time for many Irish people. It is a time of coming together, of celebrating family and friendship. But Christmas 2020 will be a Christmas like no other, because this year many of us must remain apart to stay safe. But this doesn’t mean we don’t miss seeing our friends and neighbours, and the wonderful Irish community in and around Boston. A quote from Article 2 of Bunreacht na hÉireann, the Irish Constitution, is printed in every Irish passpo...

Minister Brophy announces series of Conversation events including Gabriel Byrne and Graham Norton News 15 December 2020 Minister Brophy announces series of Conversation events including Gabriel Byrne, Graham Norton, Emma Donoghue and Colum McCann A series of Irish notable figures will reflect on what “To Be Irish” means to them as they chat from London, Kenya, Canada and New York as part of ‘To Be Irish’ at Christmas initiative. Launched by Minister of State for Ov...

Lost Lives co-author Chris Thornton said yesterday the surviving authors did not want to see the book - which chronicles the thousands of lives lost due Northern Irelands Troubles - reprinted. Interest in the massive tome spiked last week after an Irish minister said his government would explore ways to ensure the book "remains available for the future". Written by Chris Thornton, David McKittrick, David McVea, Brian Feeney and the late Seamus Kelters, the book was first published in 1999, the ...

Minister Brophy congratulates World Food Programme on receiving Nobel Peace Prize Press release 10 December 2020 Minister for Overseas Development Aid and the Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D., today congratulated the World Food Programme (WFP) on receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.  The Prize was accepted by David Beasley, Executive Director, of WFP.  The Minister said:   “It is fitting that the World Food Programme, a central part of the United Nations Humanitarian System, has t...