A WOMAN was set on fire at her home in Co. Dublin yesterday in an attack a local councillor has described as being 'beyond comprehension'. Sinn Féin councillor William Carey, who represents Clondalkin and the Four Districts on South Dublin County Council, said the community was in shock over the incident. The attack occurred at around 10.10am on Tuesday at a residential … [Read more...] about Dublin attack that saw woman set on fire is ‘beyond comprehension’, says local councillor
Mayor of Brent launches appeal supporting ‘vital’ Irish charity serving community across London
THE Mayor of Brent has formally launched his appeal to support an Irish charity serving some of the most vulnerable people living in the capital. Councillor Ryan Hack will use his mayoral year to fundraise for the Brent Irish Advisory Service. He launched the partnership at an event held at the Crown Hotel in Cricklewood on November 21. Mayor of Brent Cllr Ryan Hack, BIAS … [Read more...] about Mayor of Brent launches appeal supporting ‘vital’ Irish charity serving community across London
Car crashes through the front of a Centra store in Dublin
SHOPPERS had a lucky escape when a car ploughed through the front of a Centra store in Dublin. The incident happened at around 9pm on November 23. Gardai and emergency services at a scene of the incident in Dame Street Remarkably no one was injured when a white hatchback car crashed through the front of the building on Dame Street. However extensive damage was caused to the … [Read more...] about Car crashes through the front of a Centra store in Dublin
Man sentenced for part in Ballymena riots
A MAN has been jailed for his part in the disorder which erupted in Ballymena earlier this year. Harvey John Lee Shaw, from Lanntara in Ballymena, was arrested in connection with “racially motivated” riots which spread through the Co. Antrim town on June 10. Harvey Shaw has been sentenced to 24 months behind bars Having previously pleaded guilty to riot, Shaw, 20, was yesterday … [Read more...] about Man sentenced for part in Ballymena riots
Oisín Rogers set to receive Outstanding Contribution to Hospitality Award as Irish Post Awards return this week
HOSPITALITY expert Oisín Rogers is set to receive an Irish Post Award this week as the prestigious ceremony returns to London. He will be honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to Hospitality Award at the event, which takes place at the Grosvenor House Hotel this Thursday, November 27. Born in Sligo and raised in Dublin, Mr Rogers has been based in London for more than 30 … [Read more...] about Oisín Rogers set to receive Outstanding Contribution to Hospitality Award as Irish Post Awards return this week