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From Rugby Fixtures to Forensic Science: A Diverse Week in Ireland

Food Science - Forensic Science Ireland - Ireland Politics - Rugby - Simon Harris - simon harris age - simon harris wife - varadkar news

Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through Irish rugby matches, food conferences, and forensic science developments in this week's news roundup!

Irish rugby enthusiasts are gearing up for an action-packed weekend as the Energia All-Ireland League fixtures approach their final rounds. With clubs fiercely competing for top positions, the tension is palpable in the air. On the culinary front, Ireland is set to host the prestigious EuroSense2024 conference, delving into the intricate world of sensory science and its impact on our food experiences. Meanwhile, in sports news, England MU17s secured a resounding victory over Northern Ireland, setting a strong pace in the U17 EURO elite round qualifiers.

Shifting gears to technology, Three Ireland faced challenges with declining revenue and earnings amidst a tough macro environment. On the social welfare front, the charitable organization Focus Ireland is rallying Cork cyclists to participate in the Ring of Kerry event, highlighting the ongoing battle against homelessness. In a surprising turn of events, Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) unveiled a groundbreaking €100 million laboratory and headquarters, signaling new horizons for forensic science in the country.

Did you know that Ireland's only arms contract with Israel amounts to €295,000 per year for drones? This revelation sparked debates in the political arena. Additionally, FSI, established in 1975, plays a pivotal role in analyzing crime scene samples, providing crucial support to the Criminal Justice System.

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Irish Rugby | Energia All-Ireland League Fixtures This Weekend (Irish Rugby)

There's just three rounds of the regular season left in the Energia All-Ireland League Men's Divisions so there's plenty of pressure as clubs vie for ...

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Food - Ireland to host the international EuroSense2024 conference ... (Teagasc)

Sensory science in food research is the study of our five senses, taste, smell, sight, touch and sound, and how they affect our experience of food. At Teagasc, ...

Report: England MU17s 5-1 Northern Ireland (England Football)

There was a winning start for Greg Lincoln's side as they kicked-off their U17 EURO elite round qualifiers.

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Revenue declines and earnings fall at Three Ireland (The Irish Times)

Mobile network Three Ireland said revenue declined and earnings fell as the overall macro environment remained challenging. The group's results for 2023 ...

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Focus Ireland calling on Cork cyclists to sign up for Ring of Kerry event (Echo Live)

In Cork alone, Focus Ireland last year supported 680 households who were homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

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MS Ireland launch fitness fundraiser | Nenagh Guardian (Nenagh Guardian)

MS Ireland launched the May 50K fitness challenge today at the MS Ireland Care Centre, which is Ireland's only national respite centre for people with MS.

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New horizons for forensic science in Ireland (Gov.ie)

FSI was established in 1975 to provide a scientific service to the Criminal Justice System, by analysing samples submitted from crime scenes and providing ...

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Ireland's only arms contract with Israel is €295000 a year for drone ... (The Irish Times)

Micheál Martin expressed “reservations” in the Dáil about Israel over its armaments industry and the procurement of equipment for the Irish Defence Forces but ...

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Forensic Science Ireland opens new €100m lab and HQ (Irish Legal News)

A new €100 million state-of-the-art laboratory and headquarters for Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) was officially opened this morning.

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Morning Ireland Thursday 21 March 2024 (RTE.ie)

Live news, sports, weather and traffic, presented by Rachael English, Gavin Jennings Audrey Carville, Aine Lawlor and Mary Wilson.

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Opening Statement of Mr. Barry Fox, Head of Operations, Inland ... (Inland Fisheries Ireland)

Opening Statement of Mr. Barry Fox, Head of Operations, Inland Fisheries Ireland on 'Compliance with the Nitrates Directive: Implications for Ireland' for the ...

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Justice Minister opens new Forensic Science Ireland campus which ... (Fingal Independent)

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has officially opened the new state of the art laboratory and headquarters for Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) in ...

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Europe's most advanced Forensic Science Lab has opened in Ireland (Midwest Radio)

With over 100 million euro put into the project, this is the single biggest investment in forensic science in the history of the State. The Celbridge based HQ ...

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Simon Harris in pole position to be Ireland's next prime minister (POLITICO.eu)

Opposition melts away in race to replace Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach.

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Ireland's Simon Harris poised to become prime minister (Reuters)

Ireland's Simon Harris, a 37-year-old politician best known for helping steer the country's response to COVID-19, entered the contest to become its prime ...

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Simon Harris on course to become Ireland's next prime minister (Financial Times)

Higher education minister is poised to succeed Leo Varadkar as taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael.

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Simon Harris confirms bid for Fine Gael leadership (BBC News)

Leo Varadkar announced on Wednesday he was stepping down as party leader immediately and would resign as taoiseach as soon as his Fine Gael successor is ...

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Simon Harris: Who is the man tipped to be Ireland's next prime ... (Sky News)

Hailing from Greystones in County Wicklow - a scenic seaside commuter town south of Dublin - Fine Gael's Mr Harris was elected to Wicklow County Council in 2009 ...

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Increase in TB cases sends Ireland further away from elimination ... (The Irish Times)

More than 36000 cases of the disease were recorded across Europe in 2022, says WHO and ECDC.

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Irish Rugby | Inside Camp: John McKee On France v Ireland (Irish Rugby)

Ireland Assistant Coach John McKee gives an update on the Ireland team to play France and looks forward to first round of the Guinness Women's Six Nations ...

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Dáil na nÓg, Ireland's national youth parliament, returns to Leinster ... (Oireachtas.ie)

On 27 March, Dáil na nÓg will be hosted by the Ceann Comhairle, returning to the Dáil Chamber at Leinster House with 165 delegates nominated from the 31 ...

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Ireland's Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, Resigned. What Happens ... (The New York Times)

Leo Varadkar, the prime minister of the Republic of Ireland, resigned unexpectedly, prompting a political scramble. Here's what to know about what happens ...

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Ireland poised to elect youngest ever prime minister who took tough ... (GB News)

Simon Harris is expected to be the only candidate for the role if he confirms his intention to run today.

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Leo did Ireland proud in his swan song in the US (Irish Post)

LARRY DONNELLY, Boston-born lecturer at the University of Galway, looks back on Leo Varadkar's le...

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Ireland move the pieces around to plug Monaghan gap (Irish Examiner)

Ireland must cope without co-captain Sam Monaghan when they open their Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign against France in Le Mans tomorrow.

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