A TEENAGER who died in a collision in Donegal will be laid to rest in his hometown in Derry today. Kian Dawson-Kirk died on Saturday, August 24 after the car he was a passenger in was involved in a collision at around 11.15pm. The 16-year-old, from Carnhill in Derry, was travelling with his cousin Eoghan Dawson who was driving the car. Mr Dawson, aged 20, was seriously injured … [Read more...] about Funeral for teenager killed in collision in Donegal takes place today
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Arson attack on church being treated as racially motivated hate crime
AN arson attack on a church in Belfast is being treated as a racially motivated hate crime. PSNI officers were called after two men masked men set fire to The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God in Templemore Street, east Belfast at around 9.30pm on Tuesday, August 27. The men, who were wearing dark coloured track suits, used an angle-grinder type tool to cut a hole in the … [Read more...] about Arson attack on church being treated as racially motivated hate crime
Artwork considered one of Gerard Dillon’s best set to go under the hammer next week
A SEMINAL piece of art by Belfast-born artist Gerard Dillon will go under the hammer in Sussex next week. The Irishman, who died in Dublin in 1971 at the age of 55, is thought to have completed the work in 1949. Considered one of the artist's most important pieces, High Cross Panel is inspired by Celtic relief sculptures that Dillon had sketched during his visits to … [Read more...] about Artwork considered one of Gerard Dillon’s best set to go under the hammer next week
Investigation launched after gunshots fired from moving car in Limerick
AN investigation has been launched after gunshots were fired from a moving car in Limerick last night. Gardaí confirm they are investigating “all the circumstances” in relation to the incident, which saw a gun fired from a car on the N20 between Charleville and O'Rourke's Cross at around 7.20pm last night (August 28). “At approximately 7.20pm on the N20 between Charleville and … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after gunshots fired from moving car in Limerick
Oasis announces further gigs on reunion tour due to ‘phenomenal interest’ in tickets
OASIS have announced further dates on its 2025 tour due to the “phenomenal” interest in tickets since their reunion was announced this week. The band, led by second generation Irish brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, stunned fans this week by confirming they would reunite for a world tour next year, 16 years after the band split. Liam and Noel Gallagher have announced their … [Read more...] about Oasis announces further gigs on reunion tour due to ‘phenomenal interest’ in tickets