TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of singer Dolores Keane. The Irish folk star, who hailed from Caherlistrane in Co. Galway, died this week at the age of 72. “It is with profound sadness that I learned of the death of Dolores Keane,” President of Ireland Catherine Connolly said. “She was one of the great voices of this island, and of the world,” she … [Read more...] about President leads tributes following death of Irish folk singer Dolores Keane
Irish author Emma Dabiri leads St Patrick’s parade through streets of London
THE sun shone as the Mayor of London’s annual St Patrick’s parade and festival got underway in the capital over the weekend. Irish author Emma Dabiri led the parade through the city yesterday afternoon, flanked by Tánaiste Simon Harris, who is in London this week to take part in a series of St Patrick’s celebrations. “London wouldn’t be the same without its Irish community,” … [Read more...] about Irish author Emma Dabiri leads St Patrick’s parade through streets of London
Andy Farrell ‘unbelievably proud’ of Ireland as they narrowly miss out on Six Nations
IRELAND coach Andy Farrell said he was 'unbelievably proud' of his players after they missed out on the Six Nations title in the dying seconds of the tournament. Ireland sealed the Triple Crown on Saturday afternoon with a 43-21 bonus-point victory over Scotland that put them top of the table. However, Thomas Ramos scored a penalty against England with the last kick of the … [Read more...] about Andy Farrell ‘unbelievably proud’ of Ireland as they narrowly miss out on Six Nations
Man in critical condition after being found unconscious in Belfast city centre
A MAN is in a critical condition after being found unconscious in Belfast city centre on Saturday afternoon. The man was discovered in the vicinity of Castle Place / Royal Avenue before being transported to hospital. Police are investigating a possible link to an earlier reported assault in the area. "Officers received a request for assistance from colleagues in Northern … [Read more...] about Man in critical condition after being found unconscious in Belfast city centre
Young man dies following collision in Co. Westmeath
A YOUNG MAN has died following a road traffic collision in Co. Westmeath. The incident occurred shortly after 12.50am today on the N4 at Ballinafid. Gardaí are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward. "A male driver (aged in his 20s) was pronounced deceased at the scene," read a statement from gardaí. "A post-mortem examination will take … [Read more...] about Young man dies following collision in Co. Westmeath