GRAHAM LINEHAN, the co-creator of Irish sitcom Father Ted, has criticised RTÉ's decision to boycott Eurovision and show an episode of the comedy series in its place. The writer and activist said the showing of the 1996 Eurovision-inspired episode A Song for Europe was 'an antisemitic political gesture'. He has now started a petition calling on RTÉ Director General Kevin … [Read more...] about Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan says RTÉ’s decision to show sitcom over Eurovision is antisemitic
Police say there is ‘no justification’ after man is shot in Co. Down
POLICE have said there is 'no justification' for a man being shot in Co. Down, which left the victim facing 'lasting physical and emotional trauma'. The incident occurred in Bangor at around 10.40pm on Tuesday. Police are now appealing for information to catch those responsible. "At approximately 10.40pm, we received a report that a man had been shot in the vicinity of the … [Read more...] about Police say there is ‘no justification’ after man is shot in Co. Down
Young woman dies in Co. Tipperary collision
A YOUNG woman has died following a road traffic collision in Co. Tipperary. The incident, involving two cars, occurred at around 9pm on Tuesday in Nenagh on the Nenagh to Dromineer Road R495. "The driver of one car, a woman in her 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene," read a garda statement. "Her body was later taken to University Hospital Limerick where a post-mortem … [Read more...] about Young woman dies in Co. Tipperary collision
Job losses at Ulster University reveal ‘deepening crisis’ in education sector
THE planned loss of up to 450 jobs at Ulster University reveals a “deepening crisis” within Northern Ireland’s higher education sector local politicians have warned. SDLP MLAs Sinéad McLaughlin and Cara Hunter met with Ulster University Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Bartholomew this week following the university’s shock announcement last month. In April the institution claimed … [Read more...] about Job losses at Ulster University reveal ‘deepening crisis’ in education sector
BBC confirms second series of hit PSNI documentary ‘Peelers’
THE BBC has confirmed a second series of the hit police documentary Peelers. Described as the ‘real-life Blue Lights’, referring to the fictional BBC police series set in Belfast, ‘Peelers: The PSNI for Real’ takes viewers behind the scenes on patrol with the police force. The six-episode series launched on BBC1 last month and has proved a hit with audiences across Britain and … [Read more...] about BBC confirms second series of hit PSNI documentary ‘Peelers’