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
Six cars torched in arson attack on garage in Belfast
AN arson investigation is underway after a fire was started at a garage in the early hours of this morning. PSNI officers are appealing for information following the attack, which saw accelerant poured over the fence of a garage yard in south Belfast. Police were called to the incident in the Diamond Gardens area of Finaghy at around 1am this morning. “Officers received a … [Read more...] about Six cars torched in arson attack on garage in Belfast
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