Long-time advocate for survivors' rights, Phyllis Morgan Fann lived between 10 August 1944 and 23 February 2025. THE Irish Post was saddened to learned about the passing of Phyllis Morgan-Fann, a tireless advocate for the rights of survivors of institutional abuse. In 2021, she received the Irish Presidential Distinguished Service Award from sitting An Uachtarain Michael D … [Read more...] about Obituary: Phyllis Morgan-Fann, advocate for survivors of insitutional abuse
US tariffs could reduce pharmaceutical exports by up to half
IT IS expected that the Cabinet will be warned today that Irish exports of pharmaceuticals to the US could decline by as much as 50% if the White House follows through on its plans to apply a 20% tariff on the sector. Tánaiste Simon Harris will outline the potential economic impact of reciprocal trade tariffs between the EU and the US, ahead of tomorrow’s expected … [Read more...] about US tariffs could reduce pharmaceutical exports by up to half
Man due in court in connection with ‘homophobic hate crime’
A MAN charged in connection with a homophobic attack in Armagh over the weekend will appear in court this morning. The man is due to appear at Newry Court today Police were called to reports of an attack on a man in the Culdee Crescent area of the city on Sunday night, March 30. The incident is being investigated as a "homophobic hate crime", the police force has … [Read more...] about Man due in court in connection with ‘homophobic hate crime’
Appeal for witnesses after driver dies in Mayo collision
A MAN has died after the car he was driving was involved in a collision in Mayo last night. The single vehicle incident happened on the R323, Knock Road at Bracklaghboy, in Ballyhaunis at around 10.10pm. The driver, a man aged in his 50s who was the only person in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been removed to the mortuary at Mayo University … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after driver dies in Mayo collision
Woman jailed for glassing ex-partner at snooker hall
A WOMAN who smashed a pint glass into her ex-partner’s face has been jailed following a hearing at Swansea Crown Court. Roisin Hannon, of Siloh Crescent in Landore, Swansea, was sentenced for 26 months after previously pleading guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent. The court heard that Hannon, 28, came across her ex during a night out at a snooker club in the … [Read more...] about Woman jailed for glassing ex-partner at snooker hall