Eoin Mac Raghnaill

1 day ago | independent.ie | Eoin Mac Raghnaill

Reacting to the data, the Sinn Féin TD launched a scathing attack on the government for its “total failure” to properly resource local authorities, resulting in the “disgraceful abandonment” of public homes amid the most severe housing crisis in the history of the State.

1 day ago | independent.ie | Eoin Mac Raghnaill

The product of weeks of hard work came to fruition as the school drew together its history and that of their community, with pupils putting on a display for a large audience, which included Archbishop Michael Jackson, chairperson of the board of management Elizabeth Farrar, and former principal and deputy principal, Heather Lawson and Helen Binions. They were joined by many past pupils and parents, as well as current students and their families and friends of the school.

1 day ago | independent.ie | Eoin Mac Raghnaill

Held in the school’s sports hall, the multidenominational event honoured the achievements, growth, and resilience of the Class of 2025, featuring heartfelt speeches, musical performances, and the presentation of special awards highlighting both academic excellence and school spirit.

1 day ago | independent.ie | Eoin Mac Raghnaill

Surrounded by family and friends, proud father Paul enjoyed a fantastic send-off filled with touching speeches, farewell gifts, and lots of reminiscing and stories from his long and prosperous tenure at the school. Having taught in the UK for a decade, Arklow native Paul returned home and joined the staff at Woodbrook College in 1998, teaching geography and history, before taking up the role of deputy principal.

1 day ago | independent.ie | Eoin Mac Raghnaill

A two-day inspection by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) at Baltinglass Community Hospital highlighted a series of sub-standard practices, the majority of which the HSE says have since been addressed. including some residents reporting “not feeling safe and protected from abuse in the centre at all times”.