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Boundary-pushing fashion designers showcase work at Titanic Belfast

May 7, 2026 by

FASHION designers who are pushing boundaries in their field are showcasing their work at the icon... … [Read more...] about Boundary-pushing fashion designers showcase work at Titanic Belfast

Boy, 15, among three arrested over attack on Co. Armagh police station

May 6, 2026 by

A BOY aged 15 is among three people arrested in connection with an attack on a police station in Co. Armagh. On March 30, a delivery driver was hijacked by two masked men, one of whom was armed with a gun, before being forced to drive a bomb into Lurgan Police Station. The alarm was raised and nearby residents were evacuated before a controlled explosion was carried out on the … [Read more...] about Boy, 15, among three arrested over attack on Co. Armagh police station

Search continues for Ireland’s newest millionaire as Lotto bosses reveal where winning ticket was sold

May 6, 2026 by

THE SEARCH is continuing for Ireland's newest millionaire as National Lottery bosses revealed where the winning ticket of Saturday's €8.7m Lotto jackpot was sold. After rolling over 18 times since February, Ireland's second jackpot prize of the year was won by a single ticket with the numbers 1, 7, 27, 28, 34, 42 and the bonus ball 26. The prize has yet to be claimed but it was … [Read more...] about Search continues for Ireland’s newest millionaire as Lotto bosses reveal where winning ticket was sold

Man in his 50s in serious condition in hospital following assault at Co. Derry flat

May 6, 2026 by

A MAN in his 50s is in a serious condition in hospital following an assault at a flat in Co. Derry. The incident occurred in the Westbourne Crescent area of Coleraine at around 3.30am this morning. "On the arrival of officers, damage was observed to the living room and kitchen area of the property," said Detective Inspector Hanbidge of the PSNI. "A man aged in his 50s was taken … [Read more...] about Man in his 50s in serious condition in hospital following assault at Co. Derry flat

Sinn Féin TD says it’s ‘absolutely scandalous’ that €73m collected in hospital car parking charges

May 6, 2026 by

A SINN FÉIN TD has said it is 'absolutely scandalous' that hospital car parks in Ireland have collected more than €73m since 2020. John Brady, who is Chair of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), described the charges as a stealth tax being used to plug funding gaps. In 2025 alone, €17.8m was collected from car parking charges at Irish hospitals, more than double the €8.1m … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin TD says it’s ‘absolutely scandalous’ that €73m collected in hospital car parking charges

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October 27, 1980

The first hunger strikes of Irish republicans imprisoned at HM Prison Maze in Northern Ireland began on this day in 1980. Only seven were selected to take part in the hunger strike, to match the seven signatories of the 1916 Easter Rising Proclamation. The strikers were IRA members Brendan Hughes, Thomas McKearney, Raymond McCartney, Tom McFeeley, Sean McKenna, Leo Green and John Nixon. The strike launched talks between the IRA and British government, drawing up a proposed settlement, before McKenna fell into a coma. The first strike officially ended on December 18 after 53 days. However, in January of 1981, it became clear that none of the demands would be met, causing another strike to take place. The second strike included the election of striker Bobby Sands to parliament.

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