THE Irish Government has committed €3m in funding to support the redevelopment of New York’s Irish Arts Centre (IAC). The funding was announced this week, which includes a €2.5m grant from the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport,and €500k from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. “We have supported the redevelopment of Irish Arts Centre from its earliest … [Read more...] about Government commits €3m to redevelopment of New York’s Irish Arts Center
Renewed appeal for information on murder of bookmaker Dessie Fox
A FRESH appeal for information has been issued on the 35th anniversary of the murder of Dessie Fox. The bookmaker was shot at Healy’s Bridge in Prosperous, Co. Kildare on Sunday, September 30, 1990. The well-known on-course bookmaker, who was from Dungannon in Co. Tyrone, had left his home that morning to attend a race meeting at the Curragh. Dessie Fox was a well-known … [Read more...] about Renewed appeal for information on murder of bookmaker Dessie Fox
‘One to Watch’ racer Alex O’Grady set for special event in London, October 6
SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD Irish racer Alex O’Grady is set to make a special appearance in London next Monday, October 6, for a promotional event. The event will take place at Burke’s Warehouse, 37 Kingsland High Street, and will feature a live interview filmed by The Irish in the UK with presenter Martin Logan. The programme is scheduled to air on Sky Channel 588. Currently competing in … [Read more...] about ‘One to Watch’ racer Alex O’Grady set for special event in London, October 6
Fast food restaurant targeted for second time in ‘racially motivated’ attack
POLICE have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a fast food restaurant was targeted for a second time in what they are treating as a ‘racially motivated’ attack. The incident happened in the early hours of yesterday morning (September 29) in Co. Antrim. Police were called to reports of criminal damage at the premises in Bushmills at around 4.30am. “We received a report … [Read more...] about Fast food restaurant targeted for second time in ‘racially motivated’ attack
Investigation underway after three family members found dead at home in Co. Louth
AN investigation is underway following the discovery of three bodies at a home in Co. Louth. Gardaí were called to the house in Drumgowna yesterday morning where the bodies of two men and a woman were found. Gardai forensic teams at the scene of the incident near Tallanstown, Co. Louth The victims have been named locally as Louise and Mark O’Connor and their son Evan. It is … [Read more...] about Investigation underway after three family members found dead at home in Co. Louth