FANS have been queuing up outside Bohemian FC's Dalymount Park ground in Dublin to get their hands on the club's new jersey, produced in collaboration with Irish language rappers, Kneecap. The Bohs' have previously collaborated on jerseys with the bands Oasis and Fontaines DC and have produced other shirts featuring Bob Marley, Thin Lizzy and Aslan, raising money for worthy … [Read more...] about Fans queue to get their hands on Irish club Bohemian FC’s new Kneecap jersey in aid of Palestine music project
Celtic turmoil continues as Chairman Peter Lawwell quits, citing ‘abuse and threats’
CELTIC'S turbulent season shows no sign of settling down after Chairman Peter Lawwell announced he is to step down, citing 'abuse and threats'. Just hours before Celtic face Dundee United in a league game at Tannadice hoping to avoid a fourth straight defeat in all competitions, Lawwell ended his 22-year professional association with the club. Some fans have been at loggerheads … [Read more...] about Celtic turmoil continues as Chairman Peter Lawwell quits, citing ‘abuse and threats’
Sinn Féin accuses British Government of ‘contempt’ after it wins appeal to withhold evidence in Troubles inquest
SINN FÉIN has accused the British Government of 'contempt' after the Supreme Court upheld an appeal from the Secretary of State to withhold evidence in a Troubles inquest. Northern Ireland Secretary Hillary Benn had brought the case after a coroner wanted to disclose two 'gists' of information as part of the inquest into the death of Paul Thompson. Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey said … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin accuses British Government of ‘contempt’ after it wins appeal to withhold evidence in Troubles inquest
Latest search for Columba McVeigh unsuccessful despite ‘painstaking’ efforts
THE LATEST search effort for Columba McVeigh, who is believed to have been killed and buried in a secret location by republican paramilitaries 50 years ago, has ended without success. Mr McVeigh, from Donaghmore in Co. Tyrone, is one of 17 such victims known as the Disappeared, four of whom have yet to be found. He was 19 years old when he went missing from Dublin, where he had … [Read more...] about Latest search for Columba McVeigh unsuccessful despite ‘painstaking’ efforts
Ireland among countries raising ‘concerns’ over Gaza ceasefire in letter to EU
IRELAND is one of a number of countries that have raised their “growing concerns” with the EU over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. A letter sent to the EU Commission this week claimed the people of Gaza continue to “endure appalling conditions” despite the ceasefire coming into effect two months ago. “As stated at our November Council, the agreement on a ceasefire and … [Read more...] about Ireland among countries raising ‘concerns’ over Gaza ceasefire in letter to EU