THREE people have been charged following protests over the flying of the Palestinian flag over Belfast City Hall. The flag was raised shortly after midnight on Tuesday after a Sinn Féin proposal on Monday night passed by 32 votes to 28. Despite only being flown for the 24 hours proposed in the motion, the move still prompted protests in the city centre shortly after the flag … [Read more...] about Three charged after protests over Palestinian flag at Belfast City Hall
Enoch Burke to spend Christmas behind bars after being jailed for contempt of court
TEACHER Enoch Burke will spend Christmas behind bars after he was jailed last month for contempt of court. A judge at the High Court in Dublin today told Mr Burke that he would no longer receive 'preferential treatment' and would remain behind bars until he purged his contempt of court. The former teacher at Wilson's Hospital School has previously been released from prison … [Read more...] about Enoch Burke to spend Christmas behind bars after being jailed for contempt of court
Location confirmed for Ireland’s national Famine commemoration in 2026
NEXT year’s National Famine Commemoration will take place in Co. Galway it was revealed today. Culture Minister Patrick O’Donovan confirmed that Ireland's annual memorial commemorating the lives lost and those forced to emigrate due to the Famine will take place in Portumna in 2026. The event will be held at the Irish Workhouse Centre, located within the Portumna Workhouse … [Read more...] about Location confirmed for Ireland’s national Famine commemoration in 2026
MPs call on Irish Government to ‘step up’ on Troubles legacy commitments
THE Irish Government has been called on to ‘step up’ on plans to establish a framework to deal with the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. This week the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (NIAC) issued a report into new legislation aimed at addressing the impact of the tumultuous period in Northern Ireland’s history. The report highlighted concerns raised by victims … [Read more...] about MPs call on Irish Government to ‘step up’ on Troubles legacy commitments
Irish citizenship awarded to more than 5000 people
MORE than 5000 people have become Irish citizens this week in a series of ceremonies held in Co. Kerry. Some 5200 people in total have been granted citizenship at events held at the INEC Killarney yesterday and today. They include applicants from over 132 countries who now reisde across all 32 counties in Ireland. Six ceremonies have been held over the two days in Killarney, … [Read more...] about Irish citizenship awarded to more than 5000 people