TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who died following a hit-and-run incident in Co. Fermanagh. Richard Maze, 70, passed away from his injuries following the incident on Boa Island Road, Belleek at around 2.55pm on Thursday. Another man, also aged 70, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Paying tribute to Mr Maze, the Priesthill Methodist Church … [Read more...] about Arrest after pensioner dies in Co. Fermanagh hit-and-run
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Auld Reekie goes green with the Irish Culture and Heritage Day
FOLLOWING the successful revival of the Irish Culture and Heritage Day in Edinburgh in 2023, the Consulate General of Ireland in Scotland has announced that it will host this year’s event on Saturday, September 28 at the Grange Club in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. Andrea Wickham Moriarty, Vice Consul General, Consulate General of Ireland in Scotland told The Irish Post that she is … [Read more...] about Auld Reekie goes green with the Irish Culture and Heritage Day
Council of Europe urges UK to promote use of Irish language in Northern Ireland
THE Council of Europe has called on the UK to make better efforts to promote the use of the Irish language in Northern Ireland. Experts at the organisation have published a report on the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man with regards to the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. Their findings show that the UK needs to “adopt language strategies for Irish and … [Read more...] about Council of Europe urges UK to promote use of Irish language in Northern Ireland
Police name Irish pedestrian killed in collision with lorry in London
POLICE have named a pedestrian who was killed in a collision with a lorry in north London last year. Thomas Murphy died after being involved in the incident which happened at around 3.30pm on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the junction of Kilburn High Road and Cambridge Avenue. The 71-year-old, an Irish national who was living in Maida Vale, died at the scene, which was not far … [Read more...] about Police name Irish pedestrian killed in collision with lorry in London
Michael McGrath’s appointment to EU justice role recognises Ireland’s ‘strong and open society’
IRELAND’S Michael McGrath has welcomed his nomination to the EU justice role claiming it recognises Ireland’s position as a “strong and open society” The former finance minister was assigned the European Commission portfolio of Democracy, Justice, and Rule of Law by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen this week. “I have entrusted him with the responsibility to take … [Read more...] about Michael McGrath’s appointment to EU justice role recognises Ireland’s ‘strong and open society’