VIEWERS tuned in from across the globe to watch the winter solstice at Newgrange in Co. Meath this week. The annual event fell yesterday (Sunday, December 21), and it was livestreamed from the UNESCO World Heritage Site to an audience across the world. Newgrange has long been associated with the shortest day and longest night of the year due to the burst of light which appears … [Read more...] about Viewers around the globe watched winter solstice at Newgrange
Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea dies following ‘short illness’
SINGER-SONGWRITER Chris Rea has died, aged 74, his family has confirmed. The star, who wrote and recorded the festive hit Driving Home for Christmas, died in hospital today following a “short illness” "It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Chris,” his family said in a statement. “He passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a … [Read more...] about Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea dies following ‘short illness’
Woman arrested in connection with investigation into toddler’s murder
A WOMAN has been arrested in connection with the investigation into the murder of toddler Daniel Aruebose. The child, who went missing in Dublin more than four years ago, would now be aged seven. The woman, aged in her 20s, was arrested this morning on suspicion of murder, Gardaí said in a statement. She is being held at a garda station in Dublin, the police force … [Read more...] about Woman arrested in connection with investigation into toddler’s murder
Flu season expected to peak this week in Ireland
FLU season is set to peak in Ireland this week according to the nation’s Health Service Executive (HSE). Christmas week is expected to see the highest number of cases of flu recorded across the country, with the number of cases increasing week on week over the past few months. The most recently reported HSE figures confirmed the number of reported flu cases in the week ending … [Read more...] about Flu season expected to peak this week in Ireland
How a Dublin busker became the voice of The Celtic Social Club
WHEN Taylor Byrne first received an unexpected Instagram message from a French band he hadn't heard of, he ignored it. “Initially I thought it was a scam, so I didn’t respond for two weeks,” he laughs. Just a short time later, the Finglas native found himself standing on a festival stage in western France, singing in front of 2,000 people. At just 24, Byrne is the Irish lead … [Read more...] about How a Dublin busker became the voice of The Celtic Social Club