PROFESSIONAL ballet has had a home in Cork for nearly 80 years. Alan Foley, the founder and Artistic Director of Cork City Ballet, wants to make sure future generations can enjoy watching world-class productions for years to come. He took time out of rehearsals to chat about the exciting events planned for 2027, about being taught by the legendary Joan Denise Moriarty and how … [Read more...] about Cork ballet celebrates 80 years on its toes
Unique Irish museum receives prestigious cultural award
A DUBLIN museum which charts the history of the city through its architecture and the lives lived within the building has received a special cultural award. 14 Henrietta St has won the European Heritage Award/Europa Nostra Award for 2026 and was presented with a celebratory commemorative plaque marking that this week. The site, which is owned by Dublin City Council, is a social … [Read more...] about Unique Irish museum receives prestigious cultural award
Lidl store in Ireland renamed after boxing star Katie Taylor
A LIDL store in Ireland has been renamed after boxing star Katie Taylor ahead of her homecoming fight next week. The cut-price retail chain has dedicated its Bray Boghall Road store to the sportswoman, who was born and raised in the Wicklow town. Taylor’s mother Bridget Taylor was on hand to unveil a new plaque at the store today, revealing its new name as The Katie Taylor Lidl … [Read more...] about Lidl store in Ireland renamed after boxing star Katie Taylor
London Irish businessman to receive prestigious award in home county
LONDON Irish businessman Danny O’Sullivan is set to receive a prestigious award in his home county this weekend. The Kerry native, who hails from Glenbeigh, has been confirmed as the 2026 recipient of the annual Daniel O’Connell Award. The award will be presented to the construction industry leader, who founded the Danny Sullivan Group in London in 1986, during the Daniel … [Read more...] about London Irish businessman to receive prestigious award in home county
Man bottled and police officers injured in Belfast brawl
TWO men have been arrested after a man was bottled in Belfast yesterday morning. The incident happened at around 10.45am in the Lower Crescent area of the city. The PSNI and Northern Ireland Ambulance Service were called to the scene, where there had been an altercation among a group of people. “We received a report at around 10.45am that a man had been attacked in the Lower … [Read more...] about Man bottled and police officers injured in Belfast brawl