The renowned Gate Theatre will stage Emma Donoghue’s adaptation of her best-selling book which will transport audiences back to the Dublin of a century ago. The historic Gate Theatre, founded in 1928, has made a name for itself as the home of innovative Irish and international drama. Its vision is to create a ‘world theatre’ that leads cultural conversation for artists and … [Read more...] about Dublin’s Gate Theatre presents the world premiere of Emma Donoghue’s play The Pull of the Stars
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Public warning issued after ‘significant’ amount of tablets found on popular beach
A PUBLIC warning has been issued in Northern Ireland after a "significant" amount of tablets were found on a Co. Down beach that is popular with families. Police officers were contacted after a large quantity of the strong painkiller Tramadol was found in blister packages on Cloughey beach yesterday afternoon (April 3). The PSNI has since issued a warning to the public to be … [Read more...] about Public warning issued after ‘significant’ amount of tablets found on popular beach
Marked mineral oil worth €66k seized in raid on haulage yard in Tipperary
REVENUE officers have seized marked mineral oil worth €34,800 in a raid on a haulafge yard in Tipperary. Some 40,500 litres of the illegal fuel – which has an estimated retail value of over €66,200 – were seized on April 2. “The illicit fuel was discovered during the search of a haulage yard and represents a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €34,800,” a Revenue … [Read more...] about Marked mineral oil worth €66k seized in raid on haulage yard in Tipperary
Boyfriend of Irish woman stabbed in New York bar charged with murder
A MAN has been charged with the murder of Sarah McNally who was attacked while working at a bar in New York. Marcin Pieciak, 36, with an address in Queens, has been charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon, a spokesperson for the New York Police Department’s Deputy Commissioner for Public Information (DCPI) has confirmed. He is reported to have been in a … [Read more...] about Boyfriend of Irish woman stabbed in New York bar charged with murder
Search for missing Paula Elliott stood down as officers find body in River Lagan
A BODY has been found by police officers searching for missing Northern Irish woman Paula Elliott. The 52-year-old was last seen on March 5 near the Lagan Towpath in Lisburn, Co. Antrim. Officers searching for Ms Elliott, who was deemed a high-risk missing person, issued several public appeals over the past month in their bid to locate her. They have confirmed that the body of … [Read more...] about Search for missing Paula Elliott stood down as officers find body in River Lagan