London Fields was the venue for ‘the uncrowned king of Ireland’ to speak about Home Rule for Ireland. BREDA CORISH has the full story, and will be speaking about it in detail at the Hackney History Festival next month Charles Stewart Parnell (image in public domain) DURING London’s Covid lockdowns, London Fields park in the borough of Hackney became notorious for huge crowds of … [Read more...] about When Charles Stewart Parnell came to Hackney
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Ireland’s new government under Simon Harris
Ireland's new Taoiseach has chosen the ministers who will run the country, at least until the next election — which must be held by May 2025 IRELAND’S new government under Simon Harris has now got down to business to grapple with the problems facing Ireland, from housing to climate change, and from the defence of the nation to the nation's response to the Middle East … [Read more...] about Ireland’s new government under Simon Harris
Pair arrested after man seriously injured in Belfast stabbing incident
A MAN and a woman have been arrested following a report of a stabbing in West Belfast this mornin... … [Read more...] about Pair arrested after man seriously injured in Belfast stabbing incident
Simon Harris becomes Taoiseach
FINE Gael Leader Simon Harris has become Irelands 16th Taoiseach.The 37-year-old, the youngest ... … [Read more...] about Simon Harris becomes Taoiseach
Masked men held woman and young children in bedroom while ransacking their home
A FAMILY has been left extremely distressed after their house was burgled while they at home.P... … [Read more...] about Masked men held woman and young children in bedroom while ransacking their home