A BELFAST man has been handed a 20-year sentence for a catalogue of 'horrific' child sexual abuse. Neil Jackson, 44, sexually abused a young girl over a three-year period and committed child cruelty and abuse offences against her and another young girl and boy over a five-year period. He was convicted of 45 offences against the three victims, then aged between five and 13, … [Read more...] about Belfast man jailed for catalogue of ‘horrific’ child sexual abuse
‘What is authentic Irishness?’ How a podcast gave a voice to the Irish diaspora
FOR MANY of the Irish diaspora in Britain, questions about identity and belonging are never far from the surface. Few people understand that better than Doug Devaney, creator and host of The Plastic Podcasts, a series that explores the lives of the Irish and their descendants in Britain. Since launching in 2020, the podcast has had 50 guests from different backgrounds, each … [Read more...] about ‘What is authentic Irishness?’ How a podcast gave a voice to the Irish diaspora
‘Always an Olympian’: Tributes following shock death of Irish athlete Ciarán Ó Lionáird
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of Irish athlete Ciarán Ó Lionáird. The 38-year-old runner, who hailed from Co. Cork but was living in the US, died suddenly in Canada this week his family have confirmed. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the untimely death of Ciarán in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on June 9,” they said in a statement. “He will be … [Read more...] about ‘Always an Olympian’: Tributes following shock death of Irish athlete Ciarán Ó Lionáird
Frontline Belfast councillor: ‘We Must Stop This Escalating’
BELFAST councillor Paul McCusker has described the scenes in his north Belfast district as “totally outrageous” after the brutal stabbing and a night of unrest that sent shockwaves across Northern Ireland's capital and around the world. Mr McCusker's comments come as political leaders on both sides of the Irish Sea condemned the violence. Taoiseach Micheál Martin told the Dáil … [Read more...] about Frontline Belfast councillor: ‘We Must Stop This Escalating’
Ireland confirms new visa requirements for nationals of three non-EU countries
IRELAND has confirmed new visa requirements for visitors from three non-EU countries. Under the new guidelines, passport holders from Nicaragua, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Saint Lucia will be required to obtain a visa before their arrival in the country. The new rules, announced by Migration Minister Colm Brophy this week, will take effect from Monday, June 15, 2026. The move is … [Read more...] about Ireland confirms new visa requirements for nationals of three non-EU countries