IN 1936, ninety years ago, Europe was in turmoil. The Spanish Civil War had begun, Adolf Hitler had remilitarised the Rhineland in defiance of the Treaty of Versailles, and fascism was on the march across much of the continent. In Britain, King Edward VIII was heading towards the abdication crisis that would shake the monarchy later that year. Ireland itself was still a young … [Read more...] about The airline that helped modern Ireland take flight
Majority of people across island of Ireland back use of Irish language
THE majority of people in Northern Ireland and in the Republic are in favour of the use of the Irish language. Newly released research findings show people surveyed in both jurisdictions are in favour of support for Irish Gaelic. The outcome of The Irish Language Attitudes Survey, 2025: Ability, Use and Attitudes on the Island of Ireland has been released this week, by Minister … [Read more...] about Majority of people across island of Ireland back use of Irish language
Tributes following death of camogie ‘trailblazer’ Liz Howard
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of former President of the Camogie Association Liz Howard. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Iar-Uachtarán an Chumainn Camógaíochta, Liz Howard,” the Camogie Association said today. “Liz served the Association and the sport of camogie with distinction across several decades,’ they added. Ms Howard, who was born … [Read more...] about Tributes following death of camogie ‘trailblazer’ Liz Howard
Witness appeal following arson attack on home with man inside
AN investigation is underway following an arson attack on a home in Co. Derry. A fire erupted at a home in Coleraine at around 1.30am yesterday morning (May 20). PSNI officers believe a petrol bomb was thrown through the window of the house, where a resident was inside. “We received a report at approximately 1.30am on Wednesday 20th May, of a fire at a house in the Maple Drive … [Read more...] about Witness appeal following arson attack on home with man inside
Judge rules Lady Eleanor Donaldson ‘unfit to stand trial’
A JUDGE has ruled Lady Eleanor Donaldson ‘unfit to stand trial’ in Northern Ireland next week. The wife of former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson was due to stand alongside him as a trial into alleged historic sexual offences comes to court. Yesterday a judge at Newry Crown Court ruled that Lady Donaldson was ‘unfit to stand trial’ on medical health … [Read more...] about Judge rules Lady Eleanor Donaldson ‘unfit to stand trial’