TRIBUTES have poured in for a teenager who died following a road traffic collision in Co. Tyrone. Connor Magee Campbell, 16, passed away in hospital following a collision involving a scrambler and a lorry in the Derryloughan Road area of Coalisland on Thursday evening. The aspiring boxer from Clonoe is due to be laid to rest on Tuesday. Joining the tributes, the Frank Gervin … [Read more...] about ‘Truly one of a kind’: Tributes flood in for teenager who died in Co. Tyrone collision
Did you take the boat? Historian seeks experiences of Irish who emigrated to Britain
ULTAN COWLEY is an Irish writer, historian and broadcaster best known for documenting the experiences of Irish emigrants in Britain, particularly those who worked in construction. He has spent much of his career researching the social history of the Irish in Britain, giving a voice to the thousands of often-overlooked labourers whose work transformed Britain's infrastructure, … [Read more...] about Did you take the boat? Historian seeks experiences of Irish who emigrated to Britain
Ed Sheeran set to launch charity foundation in Ireland with special Fleadh performance
GLOBAL icon Ed Sheeran has gone back to his roots to launch his charity foundation in Ireland. The singer-songwriter, who has family links in both Belfast and Co. Wexford, will launch the Ed Sheeran Foundation at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann next week - which will be held in Belfast for the first time. Launched in January 2025, the Foundation is dedicated to supporting music … [Read more...] about Ed Sheeran set to launch charity foundation in Ireland with special Fleadh performance
Warnings issued as death toll on Irish roads passes 105
GARDAÍ have warned the Irish public to drive with care this bank holiday weekend as the number of deaths on the roads passed 105. A roads policing operation gets underway across the country today, which will continue until Tuesday, August 4. The initiative will target those speeding, driving under the influence, using mobile ohones while driving and driving without a seatbelt, … [Read more...] about Warnings issued as death toll on Irish roads passes 105
The story of a town built on kindness
FOR HUNDREDS of years, the people of Rosscarbery have looked after one another in times of enormous hardship, and today that tradition continues through its Meals on Wheels service. That spirit of community is the focus of new research by Rosscarbery Heritage, whose latest project is about how generations of local people have responded to hunger, poverty and isolation with … [Read more...] about The story of a town built on kindness