COUNTRY star Malachi Cush claims it is the “honour of his life” to be awarded the St Partick’s Medal by the Archdiocese of Armagh. The singer-songwriter, who hails from Donaghmore in Co. Tyrone, received the medal over the weekend in recognition of his “generous service to the Archdiocese” and his dedication to charity work. “Warmest congratulations to Malachi Cush, who … [Read more...] about ‘The honour of my life’: Malachi Cush receives St Patrick’s Medal
Witness appeal after young man seriously injured in Co. Meath attack
GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a man was left seriously injured after being attacked in Co. Meath. The police force was called to an incident at a home in Ballivor just after 7am yesterday morning (September 7). They found a man, aged in his 20s, who was seriously injured. He was taken to Mullingar hospital for treatment and has since been transferred … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after young man seriously injured in Co. Meath attack
‘Disgraceful’: Disorder in Derry as masked crowds take to the streets
POLICE were attacked with petrol bombs as a crowd of people wearing masks took to the streets in Derry last night. Up to 50 people are reported to have taken part in the disorder in the Waterside area, which saw them head towards the playing fields in Knockwellan Park at around 7.30pm. Young and older people are reported to have been within the group, with some carrying … [Read more...] about ‘Disgraceful’: Disorder in Derry as masked crowds take to the streets
Cork author explores Irish emigration in debut novel
ANNE DONALDSON'S debut novel, And They Never Looked Back, grew from her lifelong love of history and genealogy. The story follows a family who leave the Irish midlands in the 19th century, crossing the Atlantic before travelling through the Erie Canal and settling in Escanaba, Michigan. At the centre of the story is Anna, the last surviving member of her family, who finds … [Read more...] about Cork author explores Irish emigration in debut novel
Calf dies in single vehicle collision in Fermanagh
POLICE have appealed for witnesses to come forward following a collision in Co. Fermanagh in which a calf died. The incident happened on the Coa Road in Enniskillen at around 7pm on September 7. “We received a report just before 7pm that a grey BMW 525D had left the Coa Road and rolled into a field, sustaining serious damage and killing a calf,” the PSNI’s Local Policing … [Read more...] about Calf dies in single vehicle collision in Fermanagh