A MURDER investigation has been launched following the death of a young woman in Derry. The woman was found injured at a property in the city on Saturday morning before passing away later in hospital. Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder. "I am deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic murder of a young mother, whose life was taken so violently today," said Ruairi … [Read more...] about ‘Heartbreaking and horrific news’: Murder investigation launched after death of woman in Derry
Young woman in critical condition following serious assault in Co. Tipperary
A YOUNG woman is in a critical condition in hospital after being subjected to a serious assault in Co. Tipperary. The incident occurred on the R494 at Birdhill shortly before 5.30pm on Saturday. It has been claimed that the woman was assaulted by at least two people. "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault which occurred on the R494 at Birdhill, Co. … [Read more...] about Young woman in critical condition following serious assault in Co. Tipperary
Wife of Ronnie Delany passes away just two days after funeral of Irish Olympic gold medal winner
THE WIFE of Ronnie Delany has died just two days after the Irish Olympic gold medallist's funeral. Joan Delany passed away on Wednesday, a week after her husband's death and just two days after his funeral at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour in Foxrock, Dublin. Joan's funeral took place on Saturday at St Brigid’s Church in Cabinteely, Dublin. A death notice said that … [Read more...] about Wife of Ronnie Delany passes away just two days after funeral of Irish Olympic gold medal winner
Ten mins with… John O’Donoghue
JOHN O’Donoghue is an author across several disciplines — poetry, short stories, novels. His latest collection The Servants and Other Strange Stories was published on March 19. Ms O'Donoghue has a PhD in Creative Writing from Bath Spa and lives in Brighton. This week he took some time out to talk to the Irish Post... Author John O'Donoghue What are you up to? I’m publicising … [Read more...] about Ten mins with… John O’Donoghue
New Irish Embassy office opened in Nigeria will ‘advance Ireland’s interests’ across West Africa
A NEW building for the Irish embassy in Nigeria was opened this week. Minister Jack Chambers formally launched the new office in Abuja, which will serve as a “hub to advance Ireland’s interests in Nigeria and across the neighbouring countries of West Africa” the Irish Government has confirmed. “Today’s opening of the new Embassy building marks an exciting new chapter in … [Read more...] about New Irish Embassy office opened in Nigeria will ‘advance Ireland’s interests’ across West Africa