THE jury in the Stardust inquests have today returned a verdict of ‘unlawful killing' regarding each of the 48 people who died in the nightclub fire. The foreman of the jury told coroner Myra Cullinane that they had reached the majority verdict after 11 days of deliberation following the year-long inquest into the deaths of those who were killed when a fire broke out at the … [Read more...] about Stardust jury returns ‘unlawful killing’ verdict as year-long inquest comes to a close
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Ministers in Northern believe implementing new baby loss certificates may help grieving parents
MINISTERS in Northern Ireland are currently considering the introduction of new baby loss certificates for parents who lose a baby within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy. Launched in Britain in February of this year, the document is designed to formally recognise the death of the unborn baby. Current legislation in the North means the death of a baby is only officially … [Read more...] about Ministers in Northern believe implementing new baby loss certificates may help grieving parents
‘Remarkable’ landscape of one of Ireland’s most picturesque spots goes under spotlight
THE history and geology of one of Ireland’s most picturesque landscapes will be the focus of a two-day event set to take place next month. Experts, academics, and members of the public will all take part in the Geopark Academy 2024, which will explore the unique terrain of the Burren in Co. Clare. Organised by the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark, as part of … [Read more...] about ‘Remarkable’ landscape of one of Ireland’s most picturesque spots goes under spotlight
Bafta-nominated Troubles documentary shown to school students from across Belfast
A CRITICALLY acclaimed documentary examining the human stories behind the Troubles has been screened for students across Belfast. The BBC’s Bafta-nominated series Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland is the focus of a pilot educational scheme designed to inform students of the legacy of the darkest period in the region’s history. The Northern Ireland Education Authority hosted … [Read more...] about Bafta-nominated Troubles documentary shown to school students from across Belfast
Irish language school named after woman whose family fought to have Gaelic inscription on headstone
A NEWLY launched Irish language school has been named after a woman whose family were forced to fight to inscribe her headstone in Gaelic. Coventry-based Irishwoman Margaret Keane died suddenly in 2018, aged 73. The Co. Meath native had moved to Coventry in her younger years and set deep roots in her local community with her husband Bernie, where they raised six children. In … [Read more...] about Irish language school named after woman whose family fought to have Gaelic inscription on headstone