Irish America Team

POLICE have named a man who died in a road traffic collision in Co. Down on Christmas eve as 34-year-old John Hanna from Downpatrick. The father of one died following the single-vehicle collision on the Downpatrick Road in Ballynahinch at around 4.45pm on December 24. "Officers attended, alongside our colleagues from partner emergency services. Sadly, the driver died at the … [Read more...] about Police name man who died in Christmas Eve collision in Co. Down

THE young woman killed in a collision in Fermanagh has been named. Amy Stokes died on Monday, December 23 when the car she was a passenger in was involved a collision in the Ballyconnell Road area of Derrylin at around 10.50pm. She died “tragically, following a road accident” her family have since confirmed. “She was such an amazing person with a heart of gold,” they said in a … [Read more...] about ‘Life will never be the same’: Family’s tribute after young woman killed in collision

AN ancient Irish tradition is being kept alive and well in Dublin today. Wren’s Day traditionally falls on the day after Christmas, which is known as St Stephen’s Day in Ireland. The tradition sees people dress up in old clothes and paint their faces while parading through the streets singing, dancing and playing traditional music. Mick Lacy taking part in the Wren Boys … [Read more...] about Ancient Wren’s day tradition kept alive in Ireland

A MAN has died following a collision in Co. Down on Christmas Eve. The driver was involved in a single vehicle collision on the Downpatrick Road in Ballynahinch at around 4.45pm on December 24. He died at the scene, the PSNI have confirmed. Inspector Cherith Adair, from the Collision Investigation Unit said: “Police received a report at approximately 4.45pm, that a car had been … [Read more...] about Man dies following Christmas Eve collision

AS the year draws to a close we review the stories that hit the headlines in 2024 through some of their most memorable quotes... Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill “Gaza is the graveyard for children, let it not be the graveyard for international law.” First Minister of Northern Ireland Michelle O’Neill speaking on the Andrew Marr Show on LBC. Cillian Murphy “I … [Read more...] about Review of 2024 – the year in quotes