THE FAMILY of a man murdered in Co. Antrim have paid tribute to him after four people were sentenced in connection with his death. Steven Peck, 33, died in hospital in January 2021, six days after being subjected to a 'brutal and senseless' attack in Ballymoney. On Friday, 59-year-old David Austin was told he must serve a minimum of 16-and-a-half years in prison after being … [Read more...] about Family pay tribute to ‘gentle giant’ as four people sentenced over roles in Co. Antrim murder
PSNI treat anti-Islam mural in Co. Antrim as hate incident
THE PSNI is treating an anti-Islam mural unveiled in Co. Antrim as a hate incident. The mural, which features an image of a burning church, appeared in the Tulleevin Walk area of Newtownabbey on Saturday. It follows the erection of a banner at a children's play area in Co. Tyrone on Friday, which is also being treated as a hate incident by police. The Newtownabbey mural … [Read more...] about PSNI treat anti-Islam mural in Co. Antrim as hate incident
Irish academic awarded €6m for pioneering multiple sclerosis study
AN Irish academic has been awarded a significant sum of research funding to support a pioneering study into the treatment of illnesses such as multiple sclerosis (MS). Professor Denise Fitzgerald, of Queen’s University Belfast, has been awarded €6.26m in Research Professorship funding from Research Ireland to investigate ways that ageing affects how the immune system helps … [Read more...] about Irish academic awarded €6m for pioneering multiple sclerosis study
Taoiseach: ‘Every death by suicide is a tragedy’
THE Irish Government has pledged to reduce suicide rates across the country over the next ten years. Launching its Connecting for Life 2026-2035 strategy this week, it has committed to a “whole-of-government approach” to the initiative, which aims to reduce both suicide and self-harm rates across Ireland. In it they have pledged to provide better access to the “supports people … [Read more...] about Taoiseach: ‘Every death by suicide is a tragedy’
Information board unveiled in Welsh town once known as ‘Little Ireland’
AN INFORMATION board honouring the Irish connections of an historic Welsh town has been unveiled this month. The sign was revealed at Cardiff’s Newtown Memorial Garden highlighting the historic Irish connections related to the public garden. Consul General of Ireland in Cardiff, Denise McQuade was on hand to unveil the sign on May 15, along with officials from Cardiff Council, … [Read more...] about Information board unveiled in Welsh town once known as ‘Little Ireland’