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
Two Irish authors among six shortlisted for Dublin Literary Award
TWO Irish authors are among six who have been shortlisted for the Dublin Literary Award. Announced by Dublin City Council, the 2024 shortlist consists of Old God’s Time by Dublin-born Sebastian Barry and Haven by fellow Dubliner Emma Donoghue. The other shortlisted titles include Solenoid by Romanian author Mircea Cărtărescu, which is translated by Sean Cotter, If I Survive … [Read more...] about Two Irish authors among six shortlisted for Dublin Literary Award
‘Prolific’ shoplifter jailed after being caught stealing £50 worth of chocolate bars
A WOMAN described by police as a “prolific shoplifter” has been jailed after being caught stealing chocolate bars, clothes and cleaning products. Nicola Connolly, of no fixed abode, was caught shoplifting in Bedworth Town Centre on March 21. CCTV captured the 42-year-old at a shop on Mill Street at 2.30pm putting around £54 worth of chocolate bars into a bag and leaving the … [Read more...] about ‘Prolific’ shoplifter jailed after being caught stealing £50 worth of chocolate bars