IRISH group Kneecap have said the response to their Coachella shows — where they criticised Israel and expressed their support for Palestine — is part of a 'coordinated smear campaign'. The hip-hop trio from Belfast played on consecutive weekends at the California festival, with messages displayed during the sets addressing the situation in the Middle East. However, the band … [Read more...] about Kneecap say backlash to band’s criticism of Israel at Coachella is a ‘coordinated smear campaign’
Homily remembers Pope Francis as pontiff who ‘chose to follow path of self-giving until the last day of his life’
THE FUNERAL of Pope Francis heard how he wanted the church to be a home for everyone, particularly the marginalised. In turn, the appreciation in which the pontiff was held was reflected in the outpouring of affection for him in recent days, said Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. Delivering the homily, Cardinal Re said the image of Pope Francis giving a blessing on Easter Sunday, … [Read more...] about Homily remembers Pope Francis as pontiff who ‘chose to follow path of self-giving until the last day of his life’
President Michael D. Higgins leads Irish delegation at funeral of Pope Francis
AN IRISH delegation led by President Michael D. Higgins attended the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. The pontiff was laid to rest at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome following a funeral Mass at the Vatican. Italian officials say more than 400,000 people gathered at St Peter's Square for the funeral and lined the streets as the Pope's coffin was taken to his final … [Read more...] about President Michael D. Higgins leads Irish delegation at funeral of Pope Francis
Dynamic Anglo-Irish group Flook take top honours as TG4’s Grúpa Ceoil 2025
FOR three decades, Flook have been at the cutting edge of folk music, blending dynamic energy with inventive musicality. There’s a chance to see them at the Todmorden Folk Festival on May 3. They’ll then be heading back to Ireland to appear at the Gradam Ceoil TG4 Awards 2025 – Live Broadcast at University Concert Hall, Limerick. There’s a further chance to see the band in … [Read more...] about Dynamic Anglo-Irish group Flook take top honours as TG4’s Grúpa Ceoil 2025
Residents sent threatening letters after flags erected in Northern Irish town
POLICE are investigating after union flags were erected and threatening letters were sent to residents in a Northern Irish town. A series of reports were made by residents in Lisburn, Co. Antrim, where the flags had been hung in a mixed-community development. At the same time as the flags appeared residents received letters which warned against taking them down. The leaflets … [Read more...] about Residents sent threatening letters after flags erected in Northern Irish town