PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins has sent a message of ‘solidarity’ with the people of Liverpool after score of people were injured when a car ploughed into the crowds attending the Liverpool FC victory parade. Some 65 people, including children, were injured in the incident which happened just after 6pm last night (May 26). Hundreds of thousands of people had turned out to line the … [Read more...] about President Higgins expresses ‘solidarity’ with people of Liverpool following ‘horrific’ victory parade collision
Brendan Gleeson honoured for ‘commitment to social justice’
BRENDAN GLEESON has been honoured in his hometown for his acting success and his commitment to ‘social justice’. The Dubliner, who has starred in the likes of Braveheart, Michael Collins and the Harry Potter films, more recently won critical acclaim for his role in The Banshees of Inisherin, for which he was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar. This week the star was … [Read more...] about Brendan Gleeson honoured for ‘commitment to social justice’
Irish leaders welcome Trump’s extension to pause on higher EU tariffs
PRESIDENT Trump has confirmed he will extend the delay on impending higher tariffs on EU goods entering the US until July 9. Concerns were raised over the weekend when the US leader indicated he may apply a 50 per cent tariff on EU goods which would take effect on June 1. He has since confirmed that this will not happen, following a call with European Commission President … [Read more...] about Irish leaders welcome Trump’s extension to pause on higher EU tariffs
Construction work begins on landmark social housing project in Dublin
THE sod was turned this week on a much-anticipated social housing project in Dublin. Construction work has officially begun on Blackbird Park in Cabra, north Dublin for the Focus Housing Association development, which is part of the homeless and housing charity Focus Ireland. When completed, the 2.03-hectare site, which was gifted to the charity by the Dominican Sisters, will … [Read more...] about Construction work begins on landmark social housing project in Dublin
Case of missing Irish woman Fiona Pender reclassified as murder
AN investigation into the disappearance of Fiona Pender nearly 30 years ago has been reclassified as murder. The 25-year-old went missing from her home in Tullamore, Co. Offaly in 1996. Ms Pender was last seen at her flat at Church Street, Tullamore at 6am on August 23. She was seven months pregnant at the time and had spent the previous day shopping for baby clothes with her … [Read more...] about Case of missing Irish woman Fiona Pender reclassified as murder