JONATHAN Anderson has been named creative director of Dior’s women’s, men’s, and haute couture lines, becoming the first person since Christian Dior himself to lead all three branches of the French fashion house. Anderson, 40, was born in Magherafelt in Northern Ireland and is the son of former Ireland rugby captain Willie Anderson. His father famously led Ireland against the … [Read more...] about Irishman Jonathan Anderson makes history as creative director for Dior
Cross-border scheme allows NHS patients reimbursements for surgery in Ireland
IRISH people living in Britain impacted by Northern Ireland’s spiralling hospital waiting lists may soon see relief under a new cross-border healthcare initiative. The scheme, which officially launched Monday, allows NHS patients who have been waiting over two years for non-urgent procedures to access private treatment in the Republic of Ireland and claim reimbursement. The … [Read more...] about Cross-border scheme allows NHS patients reimbursements for surgery in Ireland
Mourners asked to ‘wear bright colours’ to funeral of woman who died during Cork marathon
THE family of a young woman who died while running the Cork City Marathon have asked mourners attending her funeral to “wear bright colours”. Ellen Cassidy died on Sunday, June 1 after falling seriously ill close to the finish line of the city centre run. In a statement Cork City Council said it was “deeply saddened at the passing of Ellen Cassidy, a participant of the Cork … [Read more...] about Mourners asked to ‘wear bright colours’ to funeral of woman who died during Cork marathon
Tributes following death of Louis Walsh’s mother in Co. Mayo
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of Maureen Walsh in Co. Mayo. The 94-year-old, who is music mogul Louis Walsh’s mother, died at St Attracta's Nursing Home in Charlestown yesterday. She had lived with Alzheimer’s for more than 10 years. From Kiltimagh, Mrs Walsh is predeceased by her husband Frank, her daughter Catherine, her parents Martin and Delia, her brother … [Read more...] about Tributes following death of Louis Walsh’s mother in Co. Mayo
Police name man killed in Derry collision
POLICE have named a man who died in a single vehicle collision in Derry. Tony Wright died after the car he was driving was involved in a collision in Magherafelt on Sunday, June 1. The 54-year-old was driving a silver Peugeot van on the Grange Road when the incident happened at around 12.10pm. “Police received a report at around 12.10pm of a serious road traffic collision … [Read more...] about Police name man killed in Derry collision