AN ELDERLY MAN has died a day after he was involved in a collision in Co. Wicklow. The collision, involving a bus and a pedestrian, occurred shortly before 6pm on Thursday on Station Road in Bray. The male pedestrian, aged in his 80s, was taken to St Vincent's University Hospital to be treated for serious injuries. "He was pronounced deceased on the evening of Friday, March 13, … [Read more...] about Elderly man dies in hospital day after Co. Wicklow collision
‘F*** Keir Starmer’: Kneecap hit back at British PM after he brands their views ‘completely intolerable’
IRISH LANGUAGE rap trio Kneecap have hit back at British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after he described the band's views as 'completely intolerable'. Starmer was speaking a day after the High Court dismissed the British Government's appeal over a previous decision to throw out a terrorism charge against band member Mo Chara. The singer — real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh — said the … [Read more...] about ‘F*** Keir Starmer’: Kneecap hit back at British PM after he brands their views ‘completely intolerable’
The National Famine Way Roadshow heads across Ireland
The National Famine Way Roadshow will travel to seven locations along the 165km route this March, bringing historians and local experts together to explore the story of one of the most harrowing episodes of the Great Famine. The series of free events begins in Strokestown, Co. Roscommon, and follows the route of the 1847 forced march of 1,490 emigrants who walked from … [Read more...] about The National Famine Way Roadshow heads across Ireland
Irish community in Britain needs to talk about end-of-life care
EARLY conversations about end-of-life care must be had if death matters and outcomes are to be improved for members of the Irish community in Britain. A new report encourages community organisations across the country to play a role in prompting these conversations among their members to ensure their end-of-life experiences are dignified, culturally sensitive and in-keeping … [Read more...] about Irish community in Britain needs to talk about end-of-life care
Aer Lingus flies Jessie Buckley’s family to Los Angeles for Oscars ceremony
THE family of Irish Oscar contender Jessie Buckley are on route to Los Angeles to attend this weekend’s Academy Awards ceremony. Aer Lingus has flown the actor’s parents Marina and Tim Buckley and her sister Lily to the US so that they can be there to support the Best Actress nominee. Buckley has been nominated for the award for her role in Hamnet, Chloé Zhao’s screen … [Read more...] about Aer Lingus flies Jessie Buckley’s family to Los Angeles for Oscars ceremony