TRIBUTES have been paid to a teenager who died after an accident while swimming in Co. Kerry last week. Luke Silles, 18, was rushed to hospital following the incident at Fenit Pier on Saturday, May 17. He had been in a critical condition since then but sadly passed away at University Hospital Kerry on Friday. His death follows the recent passing of seven-year-old Alan Singh in … [Read more...] about ‘A shining light’: Tributes paid to teen who died in Co. Kerry swimming tragedy
Politicians condemn arrest of elderly pro-Palestinian demonstrator in Belfast
POLITICIANS in the North have condemned the arrest of an elderly pro-Palestinian demonstrator in Belfast, with one saying he was 'disturbed' by the incident. A video circulating online showed the woman standing outside a branch of Barclays bank on Saturday as a police officer spoke to her before arresting her. The PSNI confirmed that two women had been arrested in relation to … [Read more...] about Politicians condemn arrest of elderly pro-Palestinian demonstrator in Belfast
Cardinal Dolan visits 100-year-old nun who taught him in his early years
CARDINAL Timothy Michael Dolan, Archbishop of New York, shared a video this month in which he appears with Sister Mary Bosco in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. The 100-year-old Irish nun, a Sister of Mercy, taught him as a young boy in Missouri. Cardinal Dolan is now back in the US after being in Rome participating in the conclave in which Pope Leo XIV was elected. The cardinal is seen … [Read more...] about Cardinal Dolan visits 100-year-old nun who taught him in his early years
Teen accused of killing Irish chef to be tried as juvenile
A US judge has ruled that the teenager accused of the fatal shooting of Irish chef Shaun Brady in Kansas City, Missouri, will be tried as a juvenile—a decision that has sparked protests from the extensive Irish community in Missouri. Shaun Brady, originally from Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, was shot and killed on August 28, 2024, while at his bar and restaurant in the city’s … [Read more...] about Teen accused of killing Irish chef to be tried as juvenile
Donaldson trial rescheduled for November
THE trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, on historical sexual offence charges is now expected to begin in November. Originally due to commence in March, the proceedings were postponed due to Lady Donaldson’s ill health. Newry Crown Court was told on Friday that she continues to receive medical treatment, with an updated health … [Read more...] about Donaldson trial rescheduled for November