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The Irish Sun
9 hours ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
‘The journey is not complete' – President Michael D Higgins wishers revellers happy Pride 2025 & marks key milestone
MICHAEL D Higgins has wished revellers a happy Pride 2025 — his last LGBT+ event as president. The Dublin Pride Parade and March 2025 will assemble on O'Connell Street today — celebrating a decade since the 2 President Michael D. Higgins sent well wishes for all celebrating Pride today Credit: Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images President 'This annual celebration is a vital affirmation of the rights, the dignity and the joy of our " It is a time, too, to remember with gratitude the courage of those who paved the way for progress when marching was not safe, who gave voice to truths that were long silenced, and who set the foundations for the inclusive Ireland that we continue to strive towards today. 'In recent years, great strides have been made in advancing the rights and recognition of LGBT+ people in Ireland. READ MORE IN NEWS "In celebrating Pride this year, we are also marking the 10th anniversary of the Marriage Equality referendum. 'A moment that spoke of the kind of Ireland we aspire to be — inclusive, generous and unafraid to affirm the equal worth of all of our citizens." The President said that we must also acknowledge that "the journey is not complete". He continued: "A truly inclusive society is one where all can live authentically and creatively, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, where all can participate fully, and where all voices are not only heard but valued, in all their richness and diversity. most read in the irish sun "Pride remains a vital expression of that vision in challenging us to deepen our commitment to human rights, to solidarity, and to the kind of republic that cherishes all of its people equally. "In a time when hard-won rights are being questioned in many parts of the world, such vigilance and unity are more vital than ever. Mr Higgins reflected on his terms as President of Ireland. He added: 'I have been continually inspired by the creativity, resilience and generosity of spirit shown by Ireland's LGBT+ community. 'In so many aspects of Irish life, your rich and varied contributions have helped to enrich our society immeasurably — widening the circle of belonging for us all. "May I wish all those marking "May this Pride be a time of joy, of solidarity, and of renewed hope as we work to craft a future together that is peaceful, just and inclusive – a future defined by equality and participation of all citizens across the world in all their wonderful diversity." 2 President Higgins said the event is a vital affirmation of the rights of our LGBT+ communities Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
Terrifying moment passenger planes collide on runway as wing rips through stationary Airbus leaving hundreds stranded
THIS is the harrowing moment two planes collide on a runway - with one slicing through the other's tail wing moments before it takes off. Hundreds were left stranded after the horror collision, which saw a Boeing jet's wing rip through a stationary Airbus in front of terrified passengers. 3 A plane sliced through another one's wing on a runway Credit: x/Fahadnaimb 3 Debris scattered across the tarmac during the horror collision Credit: x/Fahadnaimb 3 Nearly 400 passengers disembarked both flights Credit: x/Fahadnaimb The two Vietnam Airlines aircraft smashed into each other at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam on June 27. Both flights were grounded and nearly 400 passengers from the two planes were evacuated back to the terminal. In the shocking footage, a blue Airbus can be seen taxi-ing just moments before take-off. But seconds later, another jet's right READ MORE WORLD NEWS Frightened The plane then stopped and disembarked hundreds of panicked The The Airbus was waiting to depart for Dien Bien, the airport authorities said. Most read in The US Sun The dramatic collision took place at the intersection of taxiways S and S3, under clear weather conditions. Initial investigations suggest the Airbus stopped short of the designated holding point. Heart-stopping moment flames erupt from airborne 153-passenger American Airlines flight as pilot makes eerie disclosure Authorities are therefore looking at pilot error as a potential reason for the smash. A probe has been launched to find any operational or communication-based lapses in judgement. The 386 total passengers from both jets were unharmed. After being left stranded - Vietnam Airlines arranged alternate flights for them to take. Both planes were towed to remote stands for technical inspection. A formal investigation has been started by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) and the Northern Airports Authority. The terrifying footage comes after a recent string of horror aviation accidents. Harrowing video of the incident was shared on social media, showing puffs of smoke and orange sparks coming from the plane's engine. And last week, a Ryanair flight crashed into a barrier and suffered a badly smashed wing after landing at a Greek airport. The Boeing 737 suffered 'severe turbulence' during the flight, before those onboard heard a huge bang as the
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Burst pipe leaves busy Irish town with no running water as businesses forced to shut down & repairs underway
A BURST water pipe has left a part of the major Irish town and beyond with no running water in its homes and businesses. Tipperary Town and the surrounding area has been left without water after the water main pipe burst in Pearse Park. It was reported that the repairs will be completed by 2pm, but may take up to 5pm. The alert for the incident said: "Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to "Works are now scheduled to take place until 2pm on 26 June. READ MORE ON NEWS "We recommend that you allow three to four hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return." And it is also affecting Bansha, Cloonfinglass and the surrounding areas. It is currently unknown how many customers are impacted by the unexpected outage. The Irish Independent reported that the town's Community Services Centre was forced to shut its doors as a result of the water outage. MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN However, the Meals on Wheels service remains in operation. Thousands left disgusted by 'dark as coffee' water coming out of taps Tipperary's Citizens' Information and the Talking to social media, the local Gable Coffee Bar cafe revealed they were forced to stop serving coffee due to the disruption to the water supply, but they remain open to serving sweet treats and snacks. However, an hour after their announcement, their water supply was back up and running and the store was able to provide their loyal customers with their LIMERICK WATER OUTAGE Near the affected Tipperary Town, residents living in Oola, Newtown, Pallasgreen, Cluggin and surrounding areas in Co The national water organisation reported that work is underway to restore the water supply to the affected residents. It is expected that the repairs will be completed by 3:30pm this afternoon. As recommended for the previous incident, residents are encouraged to allow three to four hours after the estimated restoration time for their supply to return fully. Those who are affected by the burst water pipes are urged to keep tabs on their official website for updates in their area. It will provide information about the repairs, including the estimated time of completion and advice. 1 Repair works are underway for the affected areas Credit: Getty Images - Getty
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Ireland ‘hot spell' pinpointed in weather shake-up as Met Eireann issue rain forecast before ‘sunny spells' switch
IRELAND will continue to battle "heavy rain" conditions throughout the week before a major change next week. Another "warm or hot spell" could hit the country again in just a few days time after unsettled weather makes its impact. 4 The weather is set to stay unsettled for the next few days Credit: Alamy Live News 4 Heavy rain and cloudy conditions are expected Credit: 4 Warmer weather is set to return soon Credit: Ireland could turn drier and hotter weather could hit as Ireland moves into the next month of summer. "It's early days yet but I will keep a eye on this and keep you updated. The weather expert also revealed when we can expect "drier" conditions to return before the hot spells make their return to the island. READ MORE IN NEWS He added: "There is a possibility that it also turns drier over next week with all these low pressure systems staying to the west and northwest as high pressure ridges close by." But The Today, June 26, started off breezy with sunny spells and a few showers in some areas before it is set to become cloudy in the afternoon as outbreaks of rain develop in the southwest. MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN She added: "The rain and drizzle will spread in eastwards during the evening, but it'll be light and patchy, and so rainfall totals will be very small." Ireland to sizzle in huge 29C heat blast as Met Eireann forecast 'very warm sunshine' and temps hotter than Canary Islands "Highest temperatures of 15C to 20C in fresh southwesterly winds." It is expected that tonight will be mild, cloudy and breezy with outbreaks of rain continuing to spread eastwards across the country. Temperatures will drop to between 11C and 15C. Tomorrow will bring a rather windy day with outbreaks of rain or drizzle, which will be "heaviest and most persistent" during the morning and afternoon, especially in the north and west. Rebecca said: "The rain will become lighter and patchier towards evening, with some drier and brighter spells possible further east. 'Highest temperatures tomorrow 17C to 21C in a fresh and gusty southwesterly wind. "And as for the weekend, there's some uncertainty in the forecast, but current indications suggest unsettled conditions will continue, with light patchy rain or drizzle continuing to spread from the Atlantic, although winds will ease." RAIN FORECAST REDUCES Carlow Weather's Alan O'Reilly said the amount of rain forecast for Friday has reduced - and Dublin may experience some welcome weather just in time for the concerts taking place this weekend. O'Reilly said: "Nice sunny spells this Thursday morning but cloud will increase from West this afternoon and some showers this evening. "Good news is amount of rain forecast for Friday has reduced and sunny spells are possible in Southeast and East with Dublin looking good for Friday night gigs." Met Eireann's Rebecca revealed that on Saturday, we will see some light patchy rain, which looks to spread southeastwards over the country slowly. Some sunny spells and isolated showers will be expected in northwest Connacht and Temperatures will see highs of 16C to 22C, warmest in the east and southeast. Sunday is expected to start out cloudy with rain, persisting in the north of the country before becoming "drier and brighter later" in highs of 17 to 23 degrees. 4 The hot spells are likely to return in early July, just in time for peak summer season Credit: Alamy Live News
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Around 100 jobs to be lost at Primark headquarters in Dublin as company announce major scale backs in ‘difficult' call
AROUND 100 jobs are set to be lost at the Primark Headquarters in Dublin amid cut backs across Ireland, the UK and the US. The parent company of These job losses would span across procurement, finance and HR. And around 100 of the 150 proposed redundancies would hit the Primark head office in There are currently 1,500 staff employed at the site in the capital. The redundancies come amid a proposal by READ MORE IN NEWS Reportedly Accenture in Mumbai would take over these actives. A spokesperson for the company said the decision was not taken lightly and supports would be in place for those However, the company maintain the decision will allow them to "focus" their own resources. A Primark spokesperson said: "As we continue to grow internationally, we need to evolve our operating model to best support this ambition. Most read in Irish News "We're exploring how resourcing via external partners could help support our operations so that we can focus our own resources on what we do best." "As part of this, we are now proposing that a number of support function activities move to a third party and we are beginning a collective consultation." "This unfortunately will impact a number of Primark colleagues primarily in our head office operations." River Island confirms which 33 stores are shutting as a further 70 at risk in huge shake-up – is your local going? The spokesperson added: "We understand how difficult this news is for those colleagues affected and we'll be working to support them as best we can." The Irish layoffs represent around seven per cent of the 1,500 staff based at the international headquarters in Dublin. FUTHER RETAIL BLOW It is the latest blow for the Irish retail sector amid the River Island has announced the closure of its Henry Street branch. In a poster on the shop window, the retailer said they will be closing later this month. The branch, which is one of 24 across the country, will close their doors on June 27. It comes amid River Island closures in the The retailer is set to undergo a restructuring as a result of tough trading conditions. The latest one to shut is located in Banbury, and will close on June 28. Sky News reported that the owners of River Island brought in advisers from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to come up with money-saving solutions. PROFITS LOSS Proposals are expected to be finalised in weeks, though sources have reportedly claimed no decisions have been approved on the retailer's future. Accounts for River Island Clothing Co for the year ending 30 December 2023 showed the firm made a €38million pre-tax loss. Then the turnover during the following 12 months fell by more than 19 per cent to €677million. 1 Primark is the parent company of Penneys
