MANCHESTER"S St. Patrick's Day parade saw its biggest attendance in recent times, with thousands of people flooding the city streets to celebrate Irish culture and heritage. Families, friends, and visitors from across the region came together, donning green attire, waving Irish flags, and immersing themselves in the vibrant festivities. The annual celebration featured a … [Read more...] about Manchester’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns in grand style
Former Taoiseach takes up role with global PR firm
IT has been confirmed today that Leo Varadkar will take up an advisory role with US-based public relations firm Penta Group, which bought over Irish PR firm Hume Brophy in 2022. The former Taoiseach will join the ranks of the American firm in April. In a statement, CEO of Penta Group Matt McDonald said: “We are thrilled to welcome Leo Varadkar to our team. “His deep commitment … [Read more...] about Former Taoiseach takes up role with global PR firm
Derry woman Ruth Kelly to lead Heathrow review
Former Labour Transport secretary Ruth Kelly will lead Heathrow's review into last week’s airport disruption and aftermath Ruth Kelly with Prime Minister Gordon Brown in 2008 (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) AS HEATHROW returns to normal after the fire at the sub-station which closed the airport last Friday, post mortems are now underway into how and why such a … [Read more...] about Derry woman Ruth Kelly to lead Heathrow review
Remains exhumed in Co. Monaghan not one of the ‘Disappeared’
REMAINS discovered in a makeshift grave in Co. Monaghan in 2024 are not those of Joe Lynskey according to the Disappeared commission. Mr. Lynskey was abducted in 1972 whereupon it is believed that he was murdered by the IRA. The remains were exhumed from a family grave in the village of Annyalla near Clontibret, Co. Monaghan in November last year following a tip-off. More than … [Read more...] about Remains exhumed in Co. Monaghan not one of the ‘Disappeared’
Pope praises healthcare workers as he is discharged from hospital after five weeks
POPE FRANCIS, who was discharged from hospital on Sunday after more than a month, has praised healthcare workers in his Angelus today. The pontiff was admitted to Gemelli Hospital in Rome on February 14 after experiencing breathing difficulties. However, he was greeted to rapturous applause from well-wishers when he appeared at the balcony of the hospital today in his first … [Read more...] about Pope praises healthcare workers as he is discharged from hospital after five weeks