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Retention of teachers to be central issue at conferences
Barriers to the recruitment and retention of teachers are set to be a central issue at this year's teacher trade union conferences, the first of which begins in Derry. Primary teacher union, the INTO, will open the debate with a motion blaming "ongoing extortionate accommodation costs" for the shortage of teachers in urban schools. The conference will hear that schools in cities and surrounding areas are unable to recruit and retain teachers as a result.
Israeli army 'withdraws from' Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza
The health ministry in Gaza has said the Israeli military had withdrawn tanks and vehicles from the complex housing the besieged territory's main hospital, Al-Shifa, days after the launch of a major operation on the site. The ministry said dozens of bodies had been found at the complex, where an AFP journalist and eyewitnesses saw tanks and vehicles pulling out. The Israeli military did not immediately confirm any withdrawal.
Investigation after Irish woman dies in NY stabbing
An Irish woman, who died following a stabbing incident in New York, at the weekend has been named as Sarah McNally. It is understood the 41-year-old was originally from the midlands. She died following the incident at the Céilí House pub in Maspeth in Queens on Saturday evening. A man also suffered stab wounds in the incident. Police in New York say investigations are ongoing.
Irish storytelling night expands across the world
A storytelling night founded in Dublin is expanding across the world. Two Seanchoíche events are running in Sydney, Australia this week, after coming to Berlin for the first time last week. Seanchoíche - pronounced 'shanna-key-huh' - invites people to come to listen and engage with spoken stories, ranging from personal anecdotes to poetry pieces. Founder Ciaran Gaffney said: "Over the past two years, we have run events in four continents. Six countries, I think, and counting.
What NI could learn from education in Tanzania
When Julius Nyerere became president of a newly unified and independent Tanzania in 1964, he and his government set about instituting a radical educational reform that would have far-reaching consequences. As part of a newly established state education system, children who stayed in education beyond their equivalent of Junior Cycle were obliged to move often many hundreds of miles from home to be educated in another part of this vast country with other youngsters from different tribes.
Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills four
An Israeli air strike on a Gaza hospital yesterday killed four people and wounded 17, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. The strike at Al-Aqsa hospital was witnessed by a World Health Organization team sent there to assess needs and to collect incubators for the north of Gaza, Mr Tedros said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. Israel's military denied that the hospital was damaged.
Retention of staff to be central at teachers conferences
Barriers to the recruitment and retention of teachers are set to be a central issue at this year's teacher trade union conferences, the first of which begins in Derry later today. Primary teacher union the INTO, will open debate with a motion blaming "ongoing extortionate accommodation costs" for the shortage of teachers in urban schools. It will be heard that schools in cities and surrounding areas are unable to recruit and retain teachers as a result.
Irish woman, 41, dies after stabbing in New York bar
A 41-year-old Irish woman has died after she was stabbed at a bar in New York. A man also suffered stab wounds in the incident at the Ceili House pub in Maspeth, Queens yesterday evening. The woman was taken to Elmhurst Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. It is understood she was originally from the Midlands.
Oireachtas committee seeks new powers after €2.5m EU fine
The imposition of a €2.5m fine on Ireland last month, for failing to implement a new EU law on schedule, has led to calls for a new Oireachtas committee to be given additional powers. Independent Senator Michael McDowell has claimed that its members are encountering "obstacles" when trying to ensure legislative deadlines are met and fines avoided.
Teenager dies after being struck by car on N17 in Co Mayo
A 17-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car on the N17 in Co Mayo last night. The teenager was a pedestrian on a stretch of road adjacent to where three members of a family - Úna Bowden and her two daughters, Ciara and Saorise - died last Tuesday. The incident happened at around 9.20pm and the boy was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was removed to Mayo University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will take place. No other injuries were reported.
Russia fires missiles and drones in overnight attack
Russia launched 16 missile sand 11 drones at Ukraine in an overnight air attack, Ukraine's air force has said. In a statement on Telegram, the air force said it had managed to down nine of the drones and nine of the missiles. It did not identify their targets.
Stormont leaders focus on stability amid DUP upheaval
Stormont's leaders have stressed a desire to maintain stability in the fledgling powersharing executive, amid the upheaval in the DUP following the shock resignation of Jeffrey Donaldson. Mr Donaldson quit on Friday after being charged with several historical sexual offences. East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson, who was deputy leader, has been appointed interim DUP leader.
Catholics gather to hear Pope Francis give Easter Mass
Tens of thousands of Catholics will gather at St Peter's Square in Vatican City to hear Pope Francis celebrate Easter Mass and a traditional blessing. The 87-year-old pontiff will preside over the mass from 10am (9am Irish time), pronouncing the "Urbi et Orbi" (To the City and the World) blessing at midday (11am Irish time), with the events broadcast live around the world.
GPO commemoration to mark 1916 Easter Rising
President Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Tánaiste Micheál Martin will lead the ceremony to mark the anniversary of the 1916 rising at the GPO in Dublin at noon. Representatives from the Army, the Air Corps and the Naval Service will take part in the ceremony, which will conclude with an Air Corps fly past and prayers of remembrance. The President will lay a wreath to commemorate those who died after which a minute's silence will be observed.
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