‘It was like breathing again’: Afghans find new life in Ireland, three years on from Taliban’s takeover
The Afghan Admission Programme allows Afghan nationals residing in Ireland since before September 1st, 2021, to apply for residency on behalf of up to four close family members. As of July this year, the programme has benefitted 896 individuals
‘Eight times we have changed the place and times of the school’: Afghan women defying the Taliban education ban
Despite three years of severe restrictions on women, education activists remain dedicated to providing covert educational opportunities for girls across the country
‘The goal is to create a lasting impact’: diaspora cricket competition brings community together
Indian regions face off in Inter Diaspora Premier League T10 competition at North Kildare Cricket Club
‘We saw a lot of children with arms or legs blown off’: Surgeon describes life in Gaza
Prof Nick Maynard recounts his experiences in Gaza - and calls on western governments to put more pressure on Israel
Colin Farrell to run Dublin Marathon in honour of friend’s ‘miracle’ 40th birthday
The Oscar nominee aims to raise €400,000 for Debra Ireland
Public advised to cook beans after ‘low, but persistent’ cases of foodborne illness
FSAI advises that proper preparation, such as soaking and boiling, is necessary to break down lectins
‘Opportunities like this were reserved for the wealthy in Nigeria’: Dublin libraries open up to refugees
Hundreds of people have signed up for library cards at refugee centres
Gender divide reflected in Irish spectators’ interests as Olympics beckons
Irish men and women united in ranking athletics as one of the most appealing contests for spectators at the Olympics
XL bully ban creates ‘a real risk of dog abandonment’, says ISPCA
Charity says change in legislation will put more pressure on animal rescue groups and create worries for responsible dog owners
The cycling sisters defying the Taliban to compete in the Paris Olympics
Cyclists Yulduz and Fariba Hashimi want to ‘show the power of Afghan women to the world’ at the Paris Olympics
Dart expansion to Drogheda on track as planning application lodged
Dart+ Coastal North project will extend network from Malahide with completion expected in three years
Celebrated journalist Robert Fisk’s last book launched in Dublin
Friends and former colleagues hear Night of Power delves into events, people and ideas that have shaped the Middle East
Waterford Vikings Cricket Club grounds badly damaged in attack by vandals
Club with membership mainly from Indian community faces thousands of euro in repair costs after astro turf matting damaged
Ireland joins international criticism of exclusion of Afghan women from UN-Taliban talks
‘Silent diplomacy will only embolden the Taliban’, says Dublin-based Afghan journalist and film-maker
