A MANCHESTER woman whose roots lie in Co. Mayo will compete in the Rose of Tralee final in London next weekend. Eilíse Leydon, whose family hails from Claremorris, is taking part in the international competition on Saturday, May 25 at the Clayton Hotel in Cricklewood, north London. The 23-year-old, who is currently undertaking a Schuman traineeship in the European Parliament in … [Read more...] about Manchester woman ‘proud’ to represent Mayo diaspora in London Rose of Tralee final
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‘Extraordinary turnout’ for Darkness into Light walks raises more than €3.5m
MORE than €3.5m was raised when an “extraordinary turnout’ came out in support of the annual Darkness into Light event. Over 91,000 people signed up for more than 230 official walks which took place across Ireland as night turned into day on Saturday, May 11. The annual fundraiser, which is in aid of the Pieta suicide prevention charity, kicks off at 4.15am on the same day … [Read more...] about ‘Extraordinary turnout’ for Darkness into Light walks raises more than €3.5m
Concern grows for Dublin woman, 70, missing since Tuesday
GARDAÍ have appealed for information about the whereabouts of a woman missing from Dublin. Nuala Molloy, 70, has been missing from the Cabinteely area, Dublin 18, since Tuesday. "Gardaí and Nuala's family are concerned for her welfare," read a garda statement. Ms Molloy is described as being approximately 5' 5" in height, of medium build, with grey hair and blue eyes. Ms Molloy … [Read more...] about Concern grows for Dublin woman, 70, missing since Tuesday
Dublin-NYC Portal project paused following inappropriate behaviour
THE NEW Portal project connection Dublin and New York City via a 24/7 livestream has been temporarily halted following reports of inappropriate behaviour. The artwork, which went live on Wednesday, May 8, was turned off on Monday following several incidents, including flashing and the sharing of sensitive images. According to a Twitter post from the Portals team on Wednesday … [Read more...] about Dublin-NYC Portal project paused following inappropriate behaviour
Attempted murder investigation after man tries to set two people on fire in Do. Down
POLICE have launched an attempted murder investigation after a man entered a house in Co. Down and attempted to set two occupants on fire. One of the victims was also stabbed in the face during the incident, which occurred in Downpatrick during the early hours of Wednesday. Investigators are now appealing for information and witnesses following the shocking attack. Petrol … [Read more...] about Attempted murder investigation after man tries to set two people on fire in Do. Down