Lighthouse at Sunset Wins Runner-Up | Ireland News

Lighthouse at Sunset Wins Runner-Up | Ireland News

A Limerick photographer captured the soul of Ireland’s wild beauty with his runner-up win in a national waterways competition—his golden-hour shot of Beeves Rock lighthouse in the Shannon Estuary stunned judges with its quiet power and poetic atmosphere. While the grand prize went to a humpback whale photo from Donegal, Murphy’s image stood out for its haunting depiction of human resilience against nature’s vastness. The competition, celebrating World Water Day, used art to spark awareness and appreciation for Ireland’s vital rivers and estuaries—proof that a single frame can inspire conservation and connection with the natural world. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a04d6707809b652f

Limerick Tackles Grave Digger Chaos | Ireland News

Limerick’s council is rolling out a new plan to bring order to the chaotic world of grave digging—soon to launch a certified digger registry to end cash-in-hand deals, debris chaos, and uninsured work, while also tackling illegal dumping in cemeteries. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a64070425f4a123e

Gaeltacht Enterprise Center Approved | Ireland News

A major boost for the Waterford Gaeltacht: the Údarás na Gaeltachta and local council have approved an 8-million-euro enterprise center in Baile na nGall Beag, designed to house media, design, and tech startups while creating up to 50 jobs. Featuring a tech hub, café, and offices for local development group Chomhlucht Forbartha na nDéise, the two-story complex aims to become the cultural and economic heart of the community — a long-overdue revival that’s already showing strong language and job growth in the region. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2bc8191eca02a3e7

Ireland’s Alumina to Russia | Ireland News

An Irish refinery, owned by a Russian-linked firm, is quietly shipping more alumina to Russia—even as EU exports plummet—raising alarms over potential military use and forcing EU officials into a painful balancing act between sanctions and economic survival. Despite claims the material isn’t weaponized, Ireland’s government can’t verify its ultimate destination due to opaque Russian trade data. With over 400 local jobs at stake, the plant’s owners push back, while Ukraine demands tighter controls. Sales to Russia keep climbing, turning a quiet industrial hub into a geopolitical flashpoint. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/76c08dffe18c90e8

Limerick Duo Shines at Nationals | Ireland News

Limerick Duo Shines at Nationals | Ireland News