COLUM EASTWOOD has resigned as the leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP). In a statement made this afternoon, the MP for Foyle announced his intention to leave the position as head of the party, a role he assumed in 2015. He will remain in the role until his successor is appointed, he confirmed today. Mr Eastwood’s resignation comes just eight weeks after his … [Read more...] about Colum Eastwood steps down as SDLP leader
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Artwork considered one of Gerard Dillon’s best set to go under the hammer next week
A SEMINAL piece of art by Belfast-born artist Gerard Dillon will go under the hammer in Sussex next week. The Irishman, who died in Dublin in 1971 at the age of 55, is thought to have completed the work in 1949. Considered one of the artist's most important pieces, High Cross Panel is inspired by Celtic relief sculptures that Dillon had sketched during his visits to … [Read more...] about Artwork considered one of Gerard Dillon’s best set to go under the hammer next week
Investigation launched after gunshots fired from moving car in Limerick
AN investigation has been launched after gunshots were fired from a moving car in Limerick last night. Gardaí confirm they are investigating “all the circumstances” in relation to the incident, which saw a gun fired from a car on the N20 between Charleville and O'Rourke's Cross at around 7.20pm last night (August 28). “At approximately 7.20pm on the N20 between Charleville and … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after gunshots fired from moving car in Limerick
Woman seriously injured in Donegal collision dies in hospital
A WOMAN aged in her 80s has died from injuries sustained in a collision in Co. Donegal over the weekend. Elizabeth Cave, of St Ernen's in Donegal Town, died yesterday afternoon in Sligo University Hospital, her family has confirmed. She was left in a serious condition following a collision on the N56 in Inver, which occurred at around 9am on Sunday, August 25. Ms Cave was taken … [Read more...] about Woman seriously injured in Donegal collision dies in hospital
Family’s emotional appeal over man missing for more than four months
THE family of a man who was last seen more than four months ago have made an emotional appeal for his return. Jason Hughes was last seen on April 26. The 27-year-old, who is deemed a high-risk missing person by police, has links to Belfast but could be anywhere in Northern Ireland, the PSNI have confirmed in a statement renewing their appeal for information on his whereabouts … [Read more...] about Family’s emotional appeal over man missing for more than four months