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LÉ Aisling
LÉ ''Aisling'' (; meaning " dream, vision"), now known as ''Al-Karama'', was a patrol vessel in the Irish Naval Service from 1980 to 2016. She was built in Verolme Dockyard, Cork, Ireland in 1979 and originally named after Patrick Pearse's poem, "Aisling" to commemorate the centenary of his birth. During her career, ''Aisling'' participated in the ''Sonia'' and ''Marita Ann'' incidents, and was one of the first ships to arrive on the scene of the Air India Flight 182 disaster, and subsequently participated in recovery operations. She was the adopted ship of Galway, and officially decommissioned in her adopted city in June 2016. In March 2017, stripped of arms and armaments, she was sold to a Dutch broker, and in May 2018 a United Arab Emirates company sold her to Khalifa Haftar's internationally unrecognised Libyan National Army, in violation of a UN arms embargo. She was reportedly commissioned as the Libyan National Army's flagship and named ''Al-Karama'' (dignity). Construct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haulbowline
Haulbowline (; ) is an island in Cork Harbour off the coast of Ireland. The world's first yacht club was founded on Haulbowline in 1720. The western side of the island is the main naval base and headquarters for the Irish Naval Service, with the eastern side previously used for heavy industry and later redeveloped as a park. Since 1966, the island has been connected to the mainland by a roadbridge. Etymology The island's name may derive from Old Norse ''ál-boling'' or similar = "eel dwelling" ("area where there are conger eels"). The 17th and 18th-century spellings end in "-ing"; there may have been nautical influence on the spelling later. The Irish language name for the island, ''Inis Sionnach'', translates to "island of the foxes". Demographics Naval history At a strategic and deepwater position in the harbour, the island has long been a military base. The island was first fortified in 1602, and initially an important base for the British Army. In 1603 the Cork city f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arms Embargo
An arms embargo is a restriction or a set of sanctions that applies either solely to weaponry or also to "dual-use technology." An arms embargo may serve one or more purposes: * to signal disapproval of the behavior of a certain actor * to maintain neutrality in an ongoing conflict * as a peace mechanism that is part of a peace process to resolve an armed conflict * to limit the ability of an actor to inflict violence on others * to weaken a country's military capabilities before a foreign intervention Historical examples Argentina US President Jimmy Carter imposed an arms embargo on the military government of Argentina in 1977 in response to human rights abuses. An arms embargo was put in place, along with other economic sanctions by the European Economic Community (EEC), within a week of the 1982 invasion of the Falkland Islands by Argentina, two British dependent territories in the South Atlantic. The European nations ended the embargo after the end of the ensuing Falklan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westland Sea King
The Westland WS-61 Sea King is a British licence-built version of the American Sikorsky S-61 helicopter of the same name, built by Westland Helicopters. The aircraft differs considerably from the American version, with Rolls-Royce Gnome engines (derived from the US General Electric T58), British-made anti-submarine warfare systems and a fully computerised flight control system. The Sea King was primarily designed for performing anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions. A Sea King variant known as the Commando was developed by Westland to serve as a troop transport. In British service, the Westland Sea King provided a wide range of services in both the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force. As well as wartime roles in the Falklands War, the Gulf War, the Bosnian War, the Iraq War and the Afghanistan War, it was used as a Royal Navy Search and Rescue (red and grey livery) and RAF Search and Rescue Force (yellow livery) helicopter. The Sea King was also adapted to meet the Royal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of European mainland, the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and most of List of islands of the United Kingdom, the smaller islands within the British Isles, covering . Northern Ireland shares Republic of Ireland–United Kingdom border, a land border with the Republic of Ireland; otherwise, the UK is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea and the Irish Sea. It maintains sovereignty over the British Overseas Territories, which are located across various oceans and seas globally. The UK had an estimated population of over 68.2 million people in 2023. The capital and largest city of both England and the UK is London. The cities o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
County Wexford
County Wexford () is a Counties of Ireland, county in Republic of Ireland, Ireland. It is in the Provinces of Ireland, province of Leinster and is part of the Southern Region, Ireland, Southern Region. Named after the town of Wexford, it was based on the historic Gaelic Ireland, Gaelic territory of Uí Ceinnselaig, Hy Kinsella (''Uí Ceinnsealaigh''), whose capital was Ferns, County Wexford, Ferns. Wexford County Council is the Local government in the Republic of Ireland, local authority for the county. The population of the county was 163,527 at the 2022 census. History The county is rich in evidence of early human habitation.Stout, Geraldine. "Essay 1: Wexford in Prehistory 5000 B.C. to 300 AD" in ''Wexford: History and Society'', pp 1 – 39. ''Portal tombs'' (sometimes called dolmens) exist at Ballybrittas (on Bree Hill) and at Newbawn – and date from the Neolithic period or earlier. Remains from the Bronze Age period are far more widespread. Early Irish tribes formed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saltee Islands
The Saltee Islands ( Irish: ''Na Sailtí''; Old Norse: ''Saltey'' ) are a pair of small islands lying 5 kilometres off the southern coast of County Wexford in Ireland. The two islands are Great Saltee (89 hectares) and Little Saltee (37 hectares). They have been largely unoccupied since the early 20th century and have been privately owned by the Neale family since 1943. Together, the islands cover an area of 1.2 square kilometres. Protected status The islands are a breeding ground for fulmar, gannet, shag, kittiwake, guillemot, razorbill, puffin and grey seal. An area surrounding both islands and extending approximately offshore was granted the status of a Special Protection Area to protect the bird habitat. The islands are also at the centre of a related Special Area of Conservation, named after them, which extends to the mainland coastline east of Kilmore Quay. The conservation area specifically addresses: the mud and sand flats on the mainland coastline as well as those sur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ondarroa
Ondarroa is a town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, in the autonomous community of the Basque Autonomous Community, northern Spain. Main sights *Church of St. Mary, in late Gothic style (late 15th century) *Likona Tower, a typical Basque tower-house. *Itsas Aurre Bridge, designed by Santiago Calatrava File:Ondarroa, torre Likona 2.JPG, Likona Tower File:Ondarro 1.jpg, Church of St. Mary File:Ondarroa - Puente Viejo (Zubi Zaharrra) 2bis.jpg, Old Bridge File:Itsas aurre zubia.JPG, Itsas Aurre Bridge People * Pedro Maria Unanue (1814-1846) * Txomin Agirre (1864-1920) * Agustin Zubikarai (1914-2004) * Karmele Urresti Iturrioz (1916-2010) * Dina Bilbao (1960-1997) - athlete * Ana Urkiza (b. 1969) - writer * Kirmen Uribe (b. 1970) - writer * Kepa Arrizabalaga (b. 1994) - goalkeeper for AFC Bournemouth on loan from Chelsea football club and Spain * Iñigo Martínez - footballer for FC Barcelona Twin towns * Santa Flavia, Italy * Borj, Western Sahara Wes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basque Country (autonomous Community)
The Basque Country or Basque Autonomous Community (), also officially called Euskadi (), is an Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community in northern Spain. It includes the Basque provinces of Álava, Araba, Biscay, Bizkaia, and Gipuzkoa. It surrounds two enclaves called Treviño enclave, Treviño (Province of Burgos, Burgos) and Valle de Villaverde (Cantabria). The Basque Country was granted the status of ''Nationalities and regions of Spain, nationality'', attributed by the Spanish Constitution of 1978. The autonomous community is based on the Statute of Autonomy of the Basque Country, a foundational legal document providing the framework for the development of the Basque people on Southern Basque Country. Parallelly, Navarre, which narrowly rejected a joint statute of autonomy in 1932, was granted a separate chartered statute in 1982. Currently there is no official capital in the autonomous community, but the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz, in the province of Álava, is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cobh
Cobh ( ,), known from 1849 until 1920 as Queenstown, is a seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Republic of Ireland, Ireland. With a population of 14,148 inhabitants at the 2022 census of Ireland, 2022 census, Cobh is on the south side of Great Island in Cork Harbour and home to Ireland's only dedicated Passenger terminal (maritime), cruise terminal. Tourism in the area draws on the maritime and emigration legacy of the town. Facing the town are Spike Island, County Cork, Spike and Haulbowline islands. On a high point in the town stands St Colman's Cathedral, Cobh, St Colman's, the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cloyne. It is one of the list of tallest structures in Ireland, tallest buildings in Ireland, standing at 91.4 metres (300 ft). Name The village on Great Island was known as "Ballyvoloon", a transliteration of the Irish ''Baile Ui-Mhaoileoin'' (English: "O'Malone's town"), while the Royal Navy port, established in the 1750s, became kno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Ferris
Martin Ferris (born 28 March 1952) is an Irish former Sinn Féin politician and former Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) volunteer who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) from 2002 to 2020. Early and personal life Ferris was born in Strand Street in Tralee, County Kerry, in 1952. His father was a farmer who was also a caretaker for Barrow House, which was at that time owned by an aunt. He was educated locally at Barrow National School, St Mary's CBS, and Tralee Technical School. He left school early, working on his family's farm and as a fisherman. His father died from a stroke in 1970. Martin met his wife, Máire Hoare, after his release from Portlaoise Prison in 1977. They married in January 1978 and have six children. A daughter, Toiréasa, is a former Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council and councillor for the Tralee electoral area. Gaelic football career Ferris played in the Cotter Cup at the under-14 age group as a back. He played as centre forward for Churchill GA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dingle
Dingle ( or ''Daingean Uí Chúis'', meaning "fort of Ó Cúis") is a town in County Kerry in the south-west of Ireland. The only town on the Dingle Peninsula (known in Irish as ''Corca Dhuibhne''), it sits on the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic coast, about southwest of Tralee and northwest of Killarney. Principal industries in the town are tourism, fishing and agriculture: Dingle Mart (livestock market) serves the surrounding countryside. The town is located in the Barony (Ireland), Barony of Corkaguiny (the name 'Corkaguiny' being the anglicised version of ''Dingle Peninsula, Corca Dhuibhne''). In 2022, Dingle had a population of 1,671, a decrease from the 2016 census, and the oldest average age for a town in Ireland (44.4 years). Situated in a ''Gaeltacht'' region, 13.7% of the population spoke Irish on a daily basis in 2016. An adult Bottlenose dolphin named Fungie had been courting human contact in Dingle Bay since 1983 but disappeared in 2020. History A large number of Ogha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
