Menu
11/04/2012
President To Attend Titanic Commemoration
President Michael D Higgins is to attend a service in Cork to mark the the 100th anniversary of the Titanic.
The final passengers boarded the ship in Cobh before embarking on its journey.
Almost 1,500 people died in the sinking of the Titanic, after it hit an iceberg in the North Atlantic.
The tribute, part of Cobh's Titanic 100 programme of commemorative events, will see a naval fleet review and a flyover from the Irish Air Corps.
(CD)
The final passengers boarded the ship in Cobh before embarking on its journey.
Almost 1,500 people died in the sinking of the Titanic, after it hit an iceberg in the North Atlantic.
The tribute, part of Cobh's Titanic 100 programme of commemorative events, will see a naval fleet review and a flyover from the Irish Air Corps.
(CD)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
29 July 2011
New Web Site Launches For 2012 Titanic Centenary
A new highly informative and interactive web site for Dr. Michael Martin’s ‘Titanic Trail’ has been launched by the Mayor of Cobh, Cllr. Jim Quinlan. The new web site, www.titanic.
New Web Site Launches For 2012 Titanic Centenary
A new highly informative and interactive web site for Dr. Michael Martin’s ‘Titanic Trail’ has been launched by the Mayor of Cobh, Cllr. Jim Quinlan. The new web site, www.titanic.
07 May 2015
President Higgins To Lead Commemoration Event In Cobh
President Michael D Higgins is to lead a commemoration event in Cobh on Thursday 7 May to mark the centenary of the sinking of the Lusitania. The event will also be attended by the British, German and US ambassadors. Road closures will be in effect in Casement Square and on part of Westbourne Place from 11.30am until 10.30pm.
President Higgins To Lead Commemoration Event In Cobh
President Michael D Higgins is to lead a commemoration event in Cobh on Thursday 7 May to mark the centenary of the sinking of the Lusitania. The event will also be attended by the British, German and US ambassadors. Road closures will be in effect in Casement Square and on part of Westbourne Place from 11.30am until 10.30pm.
08 February 2011
Titanic Project Relived In North
One of the greatest engineering marvels to come from north of the border - The Titanic - will live again in Belfast with news that the City Council is to hold two months of events to mark the 100th anniversary of the original launch of gigantic RMS Titanic in east Belfast.
Titanic Project Relived In North
One of the greatest engineering marvels to come from north of the border - The Titanic - will live again in Belfast with news that the City Council is to hold two months of events to mark the 100th anniversary of the original launch of gigantic RMS Titanic in east Belfast.
27 October 2011
President To Attend Removal Of Garda
The outgoing President Mary McAleese will this evening attend the removal of Garda Ciarán Jones who died on Monday while trying to help commuters who were struck in the severe flooding. The 25-year-old, who was off duty at the time, was swept away by floodwaters at Ballysmuttan bridge in County Wicklow.
President To Attend Removal Of Garda
The outgoing President Mary McAleese will this evening attend the removal of Garda Ciarán Jones who died on Monday while trying to help commuters who were struck in the severe flooding. The 25-year-old, who was off duty at the time, was swept away by floodwaters at Ballysmuttan bridge in County Wicklow.
05 July 2019
US Vice President Mike Pence To Visit Ancestral Roots In Ireland
US Vice President Mike Pence is considering a visit to Ireland later this year, according to reports. Mr Pence, who has Irish roots, is expected to visit for three days in September. The Indiana man has family connections in counties Sligo and Clare.
US Vice President Mike Pence To Visit Ancestral Roots In Ireland
US Vice President Mike Pence is considering a visit to Ireland later this year, according to reports. Mr Pence, who has Irish roots, is expected to visit for three days in September. The Indiana man has family connections in counties Sligo and Clare.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
