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
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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
Public appeal as Gardaí investigates murder of Shane Knott
GARDAÍ have appealed for members of the public who may have been in the area where a man was killed in Kildare to come forward. Officers have launched a murder investigation after the body of a man was discovered at house in Eustace Demesne in Naas at approximately 1.30pm on April 14. The victim has been named locally as 36-year-old Shane Knott. Gardaí are investigating Shane … [Read more...] about Public appeal as Gardaí investigates murder of Shane Knott
Prime Minister’s refusal to apologise for Troubles crimes committed by British agents ‘indefensible’
PRIME MINISTER Rishi Sunak has been slammed for refusing to apologise for the criminal activities of British agents who infiltrated the IRA during the Troubles. During Prime Minister’s Questions yesterday afternoon, Mr Sunak was asked if he would make a public apology to the victims of those agents. Last month an interim report from a lengthy investigation into the Troubles-era … [Read more...] about Prime Minister’s refusal to apologise for Troubles crimes committed by British agents ‘indefensible’