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THE Pontins holiday company has issued a formal apology to the Irish Traveller community for discriminating against them at its holiday parks across Britain. An investigation by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) into discriminatory practices in place at Pontins, revealed a list of ‘undesirable guests’ in operation from 2013-2018, featuring 40 Irish names, who were … [Read more...] about Pontins issues formal apology to Irish Travellers over discrimination at sites across UK

Attention all Gaeilgeoirí and would-be Gaeilgeoirí!  Do you fancy becoming an Irish speaker (a Gaeilgeorí), or maybe you can already speak a few words but would like to brush up on your conversational skills? If so Conradh na Gaeilge, Birmingham has some good news for you. The Midlands branch has announced their Irish language course for beginners: Learn Irish Now! There ten … [Read more...] about Irish language learning in Birmingham

GARDAÍ are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a 13-year-old girl who is missing from Dublin. Aliyah Smyth Donnelly was last seen shortly after 4pm on Saturday, August 31, 2024 in Mulhuddart, Dublin 15. When last seen, she was wearing a black T-shirt with red graphics, blue baggy jeans and black shoes. Aliyah is described as being approximately 5' 2" … [Read more...] about Gardaí appeal for information on teenage girl missing from Dublin

CELTIC put in a blockbuster performance in Glasgow this afternoon as the champions ran out comfortable 3-0 winners against rivals Rangers in the first derby of the season. It was a familiar script as Celtic — champions in 12 of the last 13 seasons — racked up an 11th win from their past 16 meetings with the Ibrox side. As Brendan Rodgers' side turned on the style for the … [Read more...] about Oscar winner Christoph Waltz in the crowd as ‘glourious’ Celtic sweep aside Rangers in derby

A MAN has been jailed after police found drugs and a handgun during a search of his home. James Carroll-Dunphy, 35, was this week sentenced to five-and-a-half years for possession of a firearm and possession with intent to supply class B drugs. Carroll-Dunphy, of Badgers Way in Wythenshawe, was convicted following an investigation codenamed Operation Huntsman, carried out by … [Read more...] about Man jailed after police find drugs and handgun during search of home