16/10/2023
Other News In Brief
Weather Warning Issued For 'Heavy And Prolonged Rain'
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for "heavy and prolonged rain" later this week as Storm Babet lands in NI.
The weather warning is in place from 6am on Wednesday (18 October) until midday on Thursday (19 October). The heaviest rain is expected to be on high ground in counties Antrim and Down.
The Met Office has warned of the risk of "fast flowing or deep floodwater, causing a danger to life".
Conradh na Gaeilge Chosen As Lord Mayor's Final Charity
Irish language organisation Conradh na Gaeilge has been announced as the fourth and final charity of Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Ryan Murph.
Councillor Murphy has previously announced his support for three other local groups - the volunteer-based Community Rescue Service, mental health support organisation TAMHI and Kids Together, who provide services and support for children and young people with complex needs.
Conradh na Gaeilge was founded in 1893 to promote the use of the Irish language and now has over 200 branches worldwide. The first branch in Belfast was founded on 19 August 1895 by Dr John St Clair Boyd at 32 Upper Beersbridge Road.
Councillor Murphy said: "2023 marks the 130th anniversary of Conradh na Gaeilge and I'm delighted to announce them as one of the charities for my term.
"During this time, the organisation has been a driving force in promoting and protecting the rich history of the Irish language right across our city, a role which it continues to play today.
"As a council, we have committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcome in our city as it expands and grows in diversity. I hope that, by working closely with the committed team and volunteers at Conradh na Gaeilge, I can play my part in telling the story of the Irish language and encourage others to explore for themselves its wider connection to our city's heritage and development."
NIFRS Tackling Fire At L'Derry Apartment Block
More than 60 firefighters and 10 appliances are at the scene of a fire at Lower Clarendon Street in L'Derry city centre.
The fire at the apartment block and shops was reported to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) just before midday today, Monday 16 October.
The area has been closed to traffic and local residents have been urged to keep their windows and doors closed.
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for "heavy and prolonged rain" later this week as Storm Babet lands in NI.
The weather warning is in place from 6am on Wednesday (18 October) until midday on Thursday (19 October). The heaviest rain is expected to be on high ground in counties Antrim and Down.
The Met Office has warned of the risk of "fast flowing or deep floodwater, causing a danger to life".
Conradh na Gaeilge Chosen As Lord Mayor's Final Charity
Irish language organisation Conradh na Gaeilge has been announced as the fourth and final charity of Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Ryan Murph.
Councillor Murphy has previously announced his support for three other local groups - the volunteer-based Community Rescue Service, mental health support organisation TAMHI and Kids Together, who provide services and support for children and young people with complex needs.
Conradh na Gaeilge was founded in 1893 to promote the use of the Irish language and now has over 200 branches worldwide. The first branch in Belfast was founded on 19 August 1895 by Dr John St Clair Boyd at 32 Upper Beersbridge Road.
Councillor Murphy said: "2023 marks the 130th anniversary of Conradh na Gaeilge and I'm delighted to announce them as one of the charities for my term.
"During this time, the organisation has been a driving force in promoting and protecting the rich history of the Irish language right across our city, a role which it continues to play today.
"As a council, we have committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcome in our city as it expands and grows in diversity. I hope that, by working closely with the committed team and volunteers at Conradh na Gaeilge, I can play my part in telling the story of the Irish language and encourage others to explore for themselves its wider connection to our city's heritage and development."
NIFRS Tackling Fire At L'Derry Apartment Block
More than 60 firefighters and 10 appliances are at the scene of a fire at Lower Clarendon Street in L'Derry city centre.
The fire at the apartment block and shops was reported to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) just before midday today, Monday 16 October.
The area has been closed to traffic and local residents have been urged to keep their windows and doors closed.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.