A NEWLY formed Irish dancing academy has gone from strength to strength within just six months of opening. The Gibbons Academy of Irish Dance is based in Leeds, where it launched in March 2024. Founded by Katie Gibbons Rokka, who returned home to Leeds after seven years spent teaching in Manchester, the school has proven a popular choice among its local community. Dancers … [Read more...] about New Irish dancing academy goes from strength to strength
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Arrest made after body of woman found in house
POLICE are investigating after the body of a woman was found at a house in Co. Down. The woman, aged in her 50s, was found at a house in the Rosepark area of Donaghadee on October 14. “Police received a report just after 7am on October 14, that a woman, aged in her 50s, had been found dead in a house in the Rosepark area of the town,” the PSN’s Detective Chief Inspector Neil … [Read more...] about Arrest made after body of woman found in house
Country, craic & ceol at the Irish Post Awards
From bodhrán champ to chart-topping star Carlow’s Derek Ryan will light up the Irish Post Awards Derek Ryan CUE the craic! Derek Ryan and his five fellow musicians will make up the glittering ‘house band’ for the night at the Irish Post Awards. The lads blend country music, Irish folk, a spot of Americana, a flourish of céilí to produce a huge sound that will help you rock the … [Read more...] about Country, craic & ceol at the Irish Post Awards
Man wanted in Slovakia to stand trial for assault arrested in Northern Ireland
A MAN who is wanted to stand trial in Slovakia has been arrested in Northern Ireland. The 22-year-old, who is due to stand trial for assault and disorderly conduct, was arrested in Belfast today by officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's International Policing Unit. Arrested in Belfast City Centre this morning, he was detained on a Slovakian extradition warrant … [Read more...] about Man wanted in Slovakia to stand trial for assault arrested in Northern Ireland
President Higgins will host families of victims of Stardust nightclub tragedy
THE families and loved ones of those who died in the Stardust nightclub tragedy will meet President Michael D Higgins this week. Roughly 150 people will attend a reception at Áras an Uachtaráin tomorrow to honour the memory of the 48 people who died when a fire broke out at the Dublin nightclub in the early hours of February 14, 1981. A ceremony of commemoration for the … [Read more...] about President Higgins will host families of victims of Stardust nightclub tragedy