AN INVESTIGATION is underway after a woman’s body was found in Waterford. The woman, believed to be in her 80s, was discovered at a house in a rural area at Ardsallagh near Youghal Bridge. Gardaí were called to the house just after 2pm yesterday (June 15) where the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. A senior investigating officer has been appointed to lead the … [Read more...] about Investigation underway after woman’s body found in Waterford
Coventry family’s gravestone campaign inspires new Irish youth arts programme
A COVENTRY family who gained international attention in their fight for an Irish inscription on their mother’s headstone has launched a new project celebrating Irish heritage and empowering young people through storytelling and the arts. The Seanchaí Collective, founded by the family of the late Margaret Keane, is launching Irish Hear this summer. The yearlong event will offer … [Read more...] about Coventry family’s gravestone campaign inspires new Irish youth arts programme
PSNI rejects criticism of approach to policing disorder
THE PSNI has rejected any criticism of its policing of the riots which erupted in Belfast following a stabbing incident last week. Violence and disorder spread across the city following the incident on June 8. Over the days that followed the disruption extended across Northern Ireland with incidents of race hate attacks reported within multiple communities. So far 35 people … [Read more...] about PSNI rejects criticism of approach to policing disorder
Activist honoured for ‘dedicating life’ to Irish community in Britain
COMMUNITY activist Angie Birtill has been honoured for ‘dedicating her life to community, solidarity and social justice’. Born into a Liverpool Irish family in the 1950s, where her Co. Meath-born mother was working as a nurse, Ms Birtill has gone on to become one of the longest-standing activists among the Irish community. In the 1970s, Ms Birtill moved to London, where she was … [Read more...] about Activist honoured for ‘dedicating life’ to Irish community in Britain
‘Full engagement’ needed from both sides to implement US-Iran peace deal
THE Irish Government has welcomed a peace deal struck by the US and Iran which is set to being an end the ongoing conflict between them. Following a period of mediation led by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, it was announced on June 14 that US President Donald Trump and leading figures within the Iranian government had called an end to the war. Confirming the … [Read more...] about ‘Full engagement’ needed from both sides to implement US-Iran peace deal