A Hertfordshire teenager with roots in County Down is undergoing treatment for leukaemia after his mother insisted on further medical tests when she felt his symptoms were being underestimated. Kit Chester-Canavan, 16, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-type) in November 2025 following weeks of persistent pain and unexplained weight loss. His mother, Amanda … [Read more...] about Mum’s insistence leads to correct diagnosis for teen
Inside the New York society preserving Irish American history
THE American Irish Historical Society in New York has been showcasing the depth of Irish influence in the United States, with materials in its care stretching back more than 400 years. Mark Lindenburg, who has worked at AIHS for just over a year, said the society is crucial in preserving stories that go far beyond the usual narratives of Irish migration. Originally from … [Read more...] about Inside the New York society preserving Irish American history
Review of investigation into Katie Simpson’s death found ‘systemic failures’ by PSNI
A REVIEW of the investigation into the death of Northern Irish showjumper Katie Simpson has found ‘systemic failures’ by the PSNI. Ms Simpson, who was from Tynan in Co. Armagh, died in Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry in August 2020. She died almost a week after being admitted to hospital following an incident in Gortnessy Meadows, Lettershandoney on August 3, 2020. Police … [Read more...] about Review of investigation into Katie Simpson’s death found ‘systemic failures’ by PSNI
‘Forever missed’: Funeral details confirmed following death of actor Gary Lydon
FUNERAL details have been conformed for the late actor Gary Lydon. The Wexford man, who was born in London but raised in Ireland, died at his home in Shanballybawn in Co. Leitrim on Thursday, April 30. He was “surrounded by his family” they said in a statement while confirming the 61-year-old’s funeral details. Lydon, who was born Gary O’Brien, but used his mother’s maiden name … [Read more...] about ‘Forever missed’: Funeral details confirmed following death of actor Gary Lydon
Ireland’s first climate-neutral 3G sports pitch now in play
IRELAND’S first climate neutral 3G sports pitch has been unveiled in Belfast. The pitch is part of a £4m upgrade of the sports facilities of Stranmillis University College. Rather than using traditional rubber crumb, the new 3G artificial pitch — which is the first of its kind in use on the island of Ireland – uses a cork-based infill to create a high-performance yet … [Read more...] about Ireland’s first climate-neutral 3G sports pitch now in play