GERRY LENNON, the father of former Celtic player and manager Neil Lennon, has passed away. The Co. Armagh native died at a care home on Friday 'surrounded by the love of his family' and will be laid to rest on Monday. Scottish Championship club Dunfermline Athletic, where Lennon took the reins in March, offered their condolences to their manager. "Everyone at Dunfermline … [Read more...] about Father of former Celtic player and manager Neil Lennon passes away
Three people die in separate fires in Northern Ireland this weekend
THREE people have died following separate fires at residential properties in Northern Ireland thus weekend. Two women, one in her 40s and one in her 50s, as well as a man in his 20s, were all pronounced dead at the scene of the fires. The PSNI has said it does not currently believe any of the incidents are suspicious. Incidents In the first incident, police were notified of a … [Read more...] about Three people die in separate fires in Northern Ireland this weekend
Guinness Belfast workers launch pre-Christmas strike as pay dispute deepens
A MAJOR pre-Christmas strike has erupted at Diageo’s Belfast packaging plant, where roughly 90 workers have begun an eight-day strike in a long-running row over pay. The action by Unite the Union centres on a pay gap between staff in Belfast and employees performing similar roles at Diageo’s Runcorn facility in England. The strike, which began early Friday and is scheduled to … [Read more...] about Guinness Belfast workers launch pre-Christmas strike as pay dispute deepens
Irish public urged to purchase real Christmas trees this year
PEOPLE across Ireland are being urged to buy real Christmas trees this year in a bid to support the nation’s tree growers. Agriculture Minister Michael Healy-Rae has urged people to support producers who have to put in up to a decade’s work before their offering can be harvested. “I am encouraging the public to support the Irish Christmas tree sector by purchasing a real Irish … [Read more...] about Irish public urged to purchase real Christmas trees this year
Titanic passenger’s gold pocket watch breaks record at auction
A GOLD pocket watch recovered from Titanic passenger Isidor Straus has sold for £1.78m, setting a new world record for Titanic memorabilia. The 18-carat engraved Jules Jurgensen watch was found on his body after the disaster and preserved by his family for more than a century. It was auctioned by Henry Aldridge & Son, where intense bidding showed the enduring interest in … [Read more...] about Titanic passenger’s gold pocket watch breaks record at auction