Taekwondo lessons are helping to build a bond of respect between Ann Leahy and her young grandson, writes Arlene Harris

Members of the 400-strong Lebanese community in Ireland will today hold events to celebrate their annual independence day.

The victims of the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict will be remembered today in ceremonies in Dublin and Thurles.

THE Irish Lebanese Cultural Foundation is asking all supporters of Lebanon to visit the ‘Beirut Before and After Exhibition’ in Dublin Castle from August 2-10 and sign a book that will be submitted to the EU and Irish Government.