Author: Sam Allcock

Liam Cotter from Carrigaline and his friend Johnny Coyne from Galway have embarked on an extraordinary adventure, kayaking from Dublin to Istanbul. Now 101 days into their journey, they are halfway across France, braving the elements and challenging themselves for a noble cause. Their ambitious mission aims to raise €30,000 for the Irish Cancer Funds for Children charity, which supports families of children with cancer through initiatives like the therapeutic Daisy Lodge. The two men began their five-month odyssey by kayaking across the Irish Sea and navigating through the rivers and canals of the UK. They’ve camped out under the…

The closure of Israel’s embassy in Dublin has sparked an unexpected opportunity for the Palestine Museum US. Faisal Saleh, the museum’s director, envisions turning the former embassy offices into a permanent European, Palestinian art gallery, symbolically transforming a site associated with conflict into a hub for culture and peace. The Israeli government announced the embassy’s closure on 15 December, citing Ireland’s recognition of a Palestinian state and its support for South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, stated that the decision reflects Ireland’s “extreme anti-Israel policies,” claiming the country has…