Olivia Kelleher

Cork, Ireland

Freelance Writer at Irish Times

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Lord Henry Mount Charles of Slane Castle dies aged 74

1 week ago | echolive.ie | Olivia Kelleher

The death has been announced of Lord Henry Mount Charles, the 74-year-old custodian of Slane Castle in Co Meath, following a “long and valiant battle with cancer.”A statement issued on behalf of his family announced the peaceful passing of the Marquess Conyngham on Wednesday evening. “(He was) a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and custodian of Slane Castle, Lord Henry’s courage, and unwavering spirit inspired all who knew him.
UCC ranked 246th best university in the world, its highest ranking in ten years

1 week ago | echolive.ie | Olivia Kelleher

University College Cork (UCC) has received its highest leading education ranking in a decade, rising 27 places to 246th in the world. The QS World University Rankings are an independent assessment which examines universities against indicators relating to academic reputation, employer reputation, internationalisation, teaching, research, sustainability, as well as the employment outcomes of graduates. The rise comes on the back of a 19-place improvement last year.
‘Everything she ever owned...gone’ - Fundraiser launched for woman (85) whose Co Cork cottage burnt down

1 week ago | independent.ie | Olivia Kelleher

Margaret Adams moved to Ireland from the UK two decades ago and lived “very happily” in her “beautiful” little home with her rescue donkeys, dogs and ducks. Unfortunately, a fire broke out at the property on the morning of March 20 last. Margaret was fortunate to escape with her life as the blaze took hold so quickly. Her friend, Bernie Fleming, says that the “quick actions” of a neighbour led to the saving of dogs Misty and Freddie.
TD Paul Murphy has 'no regrets' about detention in Egypt during March to Gaza

1 week ago | echolive.ie | Olivia Kelleher

People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy, who was detained on two occasions in Egypt while participating in the Global March to Gaza, has said he has no regrets about what occurred as he believes elected representatives have a “much higher responsibility” to highlight the humanitarian crisis in the region. Deputy Murphy, who returned to Ireland on Tuesday, told The Hard Shoulder on Newstalk that large numbers of people in Gaza are facing starvation.
Taoiseach's Cork office vandalised and personal threats made

1 week ago | echolive.ie | Olivia Kelleher

The Cork office of Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that there was an act of vandalism onsite overnight with personal threats also being made. The window of the office in Turner’s Cross in Cork was daubed with the words “Zionist pawn". The words were etched in red paint. A spokesperson for the Taoiseach confirmed that this is the third such attack on the office on the southside of Cork city.
Taoiseach's Cork office vandalised and personal threats made

1 week ago | roscommonherald.ie | Olivia Kelleher

Olivia KelleherThe Cork office of Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that there was an act of vandalism onsite overnight with personal threats also being made. The window of the office in Turner’s Cross in Cork was daubed with the words “Zionist pawn". The words were etched in red paint. A spokesperson for the Taoiseach confirmed that this is the third such attack on the office on the southside of Cork city.
Taoiseach's Cork office vandalised and personal threats made

1 week ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Olivia Kelleher

Olivia KelleherThe Cork office of Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that there was an act of vandalism onsite overnight with personal threats also being made. The window of the office in Turner’s Cross in Cork was daubed with the words “Zionist pawn". The words were etched in red paint. A spokesperson for the Taoiseach confirmed that this is the third such attack on the office on the southside of Cork city.
Taoiseach's Cork office vandalised and personal threats made

1 week ago | kildare-nationalist.ie | Olivia Kelleher

Olivia KelleherThe Cork office of Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that there was an act of vandalism onsite overnight with personal threats also being made. The window of the office in Turner’s Cross in Cork was daubed with the words “Zionist pawn". The words were etched in red paint. A spokesperson for the Taoiseach confirmed that this is the third such attack on the office on the southside of Cork city.
Dublin City Council vows to end plastic bag waste collection in next two years

1 week ago | echolive.ie | Olivia Kelleher

Dublin City Council has vowed to end collection via plastic bin bags over the next 18 months to two years. Although the vast majority of households use bins to collect their waste, some parts of the inner city continue to use plastic bags. The situation arises because many of the small terraced houses and apartments in the area lack sufficient room for bins. As a result, they have been exempted from the requirement to use them.
Drink driving prosecution against former Cork goalkeeper dismissed

1 week ago | thejournal.ie | Olivia Kelleher |David Sneyd |Gavin Cooney

TWO-TIME All-Star hurler, Anthony Nash, asked a garda, “Do you know who I am?” when he was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after his car was found mounted in a ditch with the back of the vehicle protruding onto the road, a court has heard. Cork District Court heard that Nash (40) also told the garda, “I’m drunk,” when she approached him in Cloghroe in Blarney, Co Cork on the evening of 9 August, 2023.