NORTHERN IRELAND has formally appointed its first ever Irish language and Ulster-Scots commissioners. Pól Deeds, deputy chief executive of the cross-border language body Foras na Gaeilge, has been named as the inaugural Irish Language Commissioner. Lee Reynolds, a former DUP councillor and adviser to ex-First Minister Arlene Foster, will serve as Commissioner for the … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland appoints first Irish language and Ulster-Scots commissioners
Domestic abuse survivor strangled and made to eat off floor waives anonymity to speak out as attacker jailed
A SURVIVOR of domestic abuse who was strangled and made to eat food off the floor has waived her right to anonymity to speak out and encourage other victims to come forward. Qualified medical doctor Iwona Giza, 28, said she is continuing to live with the long-term effects of the abuse she suffered at the hands of Barry Maguire. The 41-year-old, from Omagh, Co. Tyrone was … [Read more...] about Domestic abuse survivor strangled and made to eat off floor waives anonymity to speak out as attacker jailed
Palestinian children arrive from Gaza for treatment in Ireland
SEVEN Palestinian children in need of urgent medical care have arrived in Ireland after being evacuated from Gaza in a coordinated international operation. The children were accompanied by 29 family members and landed in Dublin on Saturday evening to begin treatment and recovery. This marks the third medical evacuation from Gaza to Ireland since the Irish government approved … [Read more...] about Palestinian children arrive from Gaza for treatment in Ireland
Gardaí ‘investigating all the circumstances’ following discovery of woman’s body in Co. Meath
GARDAÍ have said they are 'investigating all the circumstances' following the discovery of a woman's body in Co. Meath yesterday evening. The discovery was made at a residential property in the Kilmessan area shortly after 5.30pm. A statement from gardaí said a post-mortem examination is due to take place. "Gardaí in Meath are investigating all the circumstances following the … [Read more...] about Gardaí ‘investigating all the circumstances’ following discovery of woman’s body in Co. Meath
‘A treasured colleague’: Irishman among two dead following mine explosion in Australia
AN IRISHMAN is one of two people to have died in the first fatal mine explosion in Australia for a decade. The Anglo-Celt newspaper in Co. Cavan reports that 59-year-old Ambrose McMullen, originally from Cootehill, passed away in Tuesday's tragedy near Cobar, New South Wales, around 450 miles from Sydney. A woman died shortly after being brought to the surface following the … [Read more...] about ‘A treasured colleague’: Irishman among two dead following mine explosion in Australia