IRISH actress Jessie Buckley has won Best Actress at the BAFTA Film Awards for her performance in Hamnet, marking a landmark moment for Irish talent on one of Britain’s biggest film stages. Buckley, who was born in Killarney, Co. Kerry, and trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, had been widely tipped as the favourite and duly triumphed for her portrayal of … [Read more...] about Jessie Buckley wins BAFTA Best Actress for Hamnet
‘Unimaginable loss’ as three people die in Co. Armagh collision
THREE people have died following a road traffic collision in Co. Tyrone. The three-vehicle collision occurred in the Armagh Road area of Moy last night. It brings to seven the number of people who died on Ireland's roads on Saturday. Sinn Féin councillor John Óg O'Kane described the tragedy as an 'unimaginable loss', while party colleague Dáire Hughes said it was … [Read more...] about ‘Unimaginable loss’ as three people die in Co. Armagh collision
Woman charged with attempted murder after stabbing incident in Co. Armagh
A WOMAN has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing incident in Co. Armagh. On Saturday evening, police responded to an incident in the Lord Lurgan Park area on Lurgan. A man was taken to hospital for treatment, while a woman was arrested. Police have now confirmed that a 25-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder. The woman is expected to appear … [Read more...] about Woman charged with attempted murder after stabbing incident in Co. Armagh
London Bridge attack officer sacked over derogatory WhatsApp comments about Travellers
A POLICE OFFICER who was one of the first responders to the 2017 terror attack on London Bridge has been dismissed for making offensive comments about Travellers. DC Mark Luker of the British Transport Police (BTP) used the word 'pikey' in several messages on a work WhatsApp group, including referring to someone as a 'pikey liaison'. He also used the word 'dags' — in reference … [Read more...] about London Bridge attack officer sacked over derogatory WhatsApp comments about Travellers
Farrell cites respect and lack of egos after Ireland romp to Six Nations victory over England
ANDY FARRELL said the respect his players have for one another and the lack of egos in the changing room helped his side to a record-breaking 42-21 win over England at Twickenham. Ireland came into the Six Nations clash after being soundly beaten in France and scraping past Italy in Dublin but they ran in five tries against the hosts on Saturday. Ireland were 22-0 up as the … [Read more...] about Farrell cites respect and lack of egos after Ireland romp to Six Nations victory over England