THE Omagh Bombing Inquiry opened today with the first oral hearings from survivors and those directly affecting by the bombing. Over the next four weeks the Inquiry, which is sitting in Strule Arts Centre in Omagh, Co. Tyrone, will hear personal insights on the impact of the attack on the town 27 years ago. Led by Lord Alan Turnbull, the Inquiry is intended to establish the … [Read more...] about Public inquiry into Omagh Bombing begins
Funeral details confirmed for Northern Irish poet Michael Longley
NORTHERN Irish poet Michael Longley will be laid to rest this weekend. He died on January 22, aged 85, in his hometown of Belfast, "surrounded by his family, music, love and poetry", his family have confirmed. "Michael will be remembered widely for his warmth, humour, friendship, intellect and his many contributions to the arts on the island of Ireland, in the UK, and across … [Read more...] about Funeral details confirmed for Northern Irish poet Michael Longley
Police acted without ‘sensitivity’ at event commemorating Sean Graham Bookmakers massacre
A POLICE officer who arrested and handcuffed a man at an event marking a Troubles massacre has been found to have acted without ‘sensitivity’. The PSNI officer was policing a gathering held to mark the 29th anniversary of the Sean Graham Bookmakers shootings in Belfast. On February 5, 1992, UDA gunmen targeted the bookmakers, firing indiscriminately on those inside. They killed … [Read more...] about Police acted without ‘sensitivity’ at event commemorating Sean Graham Bookmakers massacre
Ireland’s new government is now in place – but concerns raised over lack of women
IRELAND’S government has now been formed with the key cabinet appointments announced for the new administration. Following a week where the planned handover of power was delayed due to political wranglings in the Dáil, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin was finally elected as Ireland’s new Taoiseach on January 23, a role he first held from 2020 to 2022. The new government marks … [Read more...] about Ireland’s new government is now in place – but concerns raised over lack of women
Young man left fighting for life following collision in Monaghan
A YOUNG man has been left fighting for his life in hospital following a serious collision in Co. Monaghan. The single vehicle incident happened on the R186 on the northern side of Tydavnet village towards Clogher at some time between 12.50am and 3am on January 27. The driver, a man in his 20s, was brought to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda with life-threatening … [Read more...] about Young man left fighting for life following collision in Monaghan