A Northern Ireland charity is working to tackle division through grassroots support and long-term relationship building. Katherine Murphy, CEO of Building Communities Resource Centre, says real change happens not through short-term initiatives but through consistent engagement. "Peacebuilding is not just a six-week programme,” she said. “It’s through those relationships, and … [Read more...] about Community work “built on cups of tea”, helping to bridge divisions in Northern Ireland
New series following PSNI officers is ‘real-life Blue Lights’
A NEW television series which follows the officers and staff of the Police Service of Northern Ireland launched this week. Described by the PSNI as the ‘real-life Blue Lights’, referring to the fictional BBC police series set in Belfast, ‘Peelers: The PSNI for Real’ takes viewers behind the scenes on patrol with the police force. “This was a unique and really important … [Read more...] about New series following PSNI officers is ‘real-life Blue Lights’
Cancer survivor will scale three Irish peaks in three days in epic fundraising challenge
A WOMAN who overcame a brain cancer diagnosis will climb three Irish mountains in three days to raise funds for the charities that supported her through her illness. Cork native Gemma Coffey was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2022. Then aged 27, the Mitchelstown woman received the news after going to the doctor with tinnitus. The ringing in her ear had been going on for some … [Read more...] about Cancer survivor will scale three Irish peaks in three days in epic fundraising challenge
Tributes paid to Irish army sergeant following ‘tragic death’ in service
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of an Irish army sergeant while in service. Óglaigh na hÉireann, the Irish Defence Forces, confirmed the death of Sergeant Robert ‘Bobby’ Rooney with “great sadness” this week. The father-of-one, who had spent 19 years with Ireland’s defence forces, died “suddenly” on April 26. The Wicklow native, who was living in Hacketstown in Co. … [Read more...] about Tributes paid to Irish army sergeant following ‘tragic death’ in service
The Cork man who built a lifeline for the Irish moving to Australia
STEPHEN Palmer founded Irish Around Oz after relocating Down Under more than a decade ago, at a time when emigration to Australia was booming among young Irish people. “It felt like everyone back then was moving over to Australia, and I really wanted to go for a few years to try it out.” Now, more than a decade on, Australia remains a major destination for Irish people. As of … [Read more...] about The Cork man who built a lifeline for the Irish moving to Australia