GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following the death of a young man who was seriously injured in a collision in Roscommon last night. Shortly before 10pm, Gardaí received a report of a serious collision involving a lorry and a car on the N61 Athlone Road at Newtown, Roscommon. The driver of the car, a man in his 20s, was removed from the scene by ambulance to Portiuncula … [Read more...] about Young man dies in horror collision between lorry and car
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London Irish Centre receives half of £68k raised at Green & Fortune event
AN annual St. Patrick’s Day fundraising event raised more than £68k this month which will support two vital charities in London. Hosted by the Irish-founded hospitality provider Green & Fortune, the fifth annual St Patrick’s Day lunch took place at its King’s Cross venue Kings Place Events and Rotunda Bar and Restaurant. There £68k was raised through a raffle, auction, … [Read more...] about London Irish Centre receives half of £68k raised at Green & Fortune event
Artist’s ‘goosebump moment’ as Shane MacGowan portrait hung in late singer’s favourite Irish pub
A LONDON-BASED artist has created a stunning portrait of Shane MacGowan which is now on display in the late singer's favourite Irish pub. Will McNally, whose mother hails from Tuam in Co. Galway, created the piece in honour of the musical legend who died on November 30, 2023. Will McNally, Siobhan MacGowan and Philly Ryan at the portrait unveiling (Pics Carly Brown) A … [Read more...] about Artist’s ‘goosebump moment’ as Shane MacGowan portrait hung in late singer’s favourite Irish pub
Infrastructure Minister pledges to extend use of Irish language across public services in Northern Ireland
NORTHERN Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has promised to promote the use of the Irish language on public services across the country. The Sinn Féin MLA confirmed his intentions following a meeting with the Conradh na Gaeilge organsation this week. “I want to see more visibility and promotion of Irish Language across public services and in our society,” he … [Read more...] about Infrastructure Minister pledges to extend use of Irish language across public services in Northern Ireland
Suspect in Sean O’Neill Murder case arrested following public appeal
A MAN wanted by detectives investigating the murder of Sean O’Neill has been arrested following a public appeal. Metropolitan Police Officers released an image of 22-year-old Dellan Charles, who they wished to locate in connection with their investigation into Mr O’Neill’s murder, on March 26. Mr O'Neill, a 30-year-old construction worker, who lived in Hayes, was found with … [Read more...] about Suspect in Sean O’Neill Murder case arrested following public appeal