A MAN who died in a road traffic collision in Co. Antrim on Friday has been named by police as Matthew McIlroy. The 31-year-old passed away following a single-vehicle collision in Ballyclare. "Police received a report at around 6.45pm on Friday of a black Audi A5 car which had crashed and overturned in the Green Road area," read a statement from the PSNI. "Officers, along with … [Read more...] about Police name man who died in Co. Antrim collision
Irish charity helping thousands make the journey home
ACCORDING to the Central Statistics Office, over 35,000 Irish citizens returned to Ireland in 2025, with Britain remaining the main source for people considering a move back, but it's not always as easy to come as it is to go. Karen McHugh, CEO of Safe Home Ireland, said her charity directly helped 2,263 people to return to secure accommodation. "We currently have just under … [Read more...] about Irish charity helping thousands make the journey home
Justice Minister welcomes Jacqui Durkin’s appointment as new Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland
JUSTICE Minister Naomi Long was welcomed the appointment of Jacqui Durkin as the new Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill announced Ms Durkin’s appointment earlier this week. Ms Durkin, who has served as the Chief Inspector of the Criminal Justice Inspection for Northern Ireland (CJINI) for the past six years, will take up … [Read more...] about Justice Minister welcomes Jacqui Durkin’s appointment as new Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland
Dean Browne wins Seamus Heaney First Collection Poetry Prize
TIPPERARY native Dean Browne has won the Seamus Heaney First Collection Poetry Prize for 2026. The writer, who is based in Cork, won the award from Queen’s University Belfast for his debut poetry collection After Party. “I was lucky enough to receive an encouraging letter from Seamus Heaney as a teenager in response to one I'd written him,” Browne said as he received his award … [Read more...] about Dean Browne wins Seamus Heaney First Collection Poetry Prize
Antrim revealed as winner of Best Kept Town in Ireland title
ANTRIM has been revealed at the winner of the Best Kept Town in Ireland title for 2026. The Northern Irish town was named the overall winner in the annual all island competition at a ceremony held at Riddel Hall in Belfast this week. Elsewhere on the night Donegal hamlet Carraig Airt won the Best Kept Village title, while Trim in Co. Meath won Best Kept Large Town. “I wish to … [Read more...] about Antrim revealed as winner of Best Kept Town in Ireland title