WITH 2026 on the horizon, we look back at the highs and lows of the Irish arts scene in the year gone by… Golden boy Farrell It was a strong start to 2025 for Dublin-born actor Colin Farrell. The star won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture for Television for his performance in HBO miniseries The Penguin by … [Read more...] about Cultural highs and lows as the year draws to a close
More than 200 organ transplants carried out in Ireland this year
NEWLY revealed figures show more than 200 organ transplants were carried out in Ireland in 2025. The HSE’s Organ Donation Transplant Ireland Office (ODTI) has confirmed that 202 organ transplants took place this year up to December 29. Organs were donated by 68 deceased and 29 living organ donors, the report adds. ‘‘Organ donation is an incredible gift and has a life … [Read more...] about More than 200 organ transplants carried out in Ireland this year
Higher sentences to be introduced for attacks on police officers
LEGISLATION is set to be brought forward in Northern Ireland to allow for higher sentences for those who attack police officers. Justice Minister Naomi Long announced her intention to propose the new law this week, after it was revealed that 14 PSNI officers were assaulted in one night in separate incidents across the North. “My first thoughts are with the PSNI officers who … [Read more...] about Higher sentences to be introduced for attacks on police officers
Witness appeal after home set alight with two people inside
DETECTIVES have appealed to the public to come forward with information after a house was set alight in Belfast. PSNI officers were called to a home in the Lowwood Park area of the city on December 28. Firefighters from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service were able to extinguish the blaze, which police confirm caused “scorch damage” to the property. “At around 8.15pm … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after home set alight with two people inside
Family pays tribute following death of young jockey Paul Kavanagh
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of young jockey Paul Kavanagh. The Galway native, who was living in Limerick, died after being involved in a collision on Christmas Eve. A car and a lorry collided on the N20 road from Cork to Limerick at around 2am on December 24. A garda spokesperson said the driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of … [Read more...] about Family pays tribute following death of young jockey Paul Kavanagh