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IN 2024 we lost several notable figures — from international celebrities to some cherished members of our own community. We profile just a very few here... Hazel Allen — restaurateur Hazel Allen was a pillar of Irish hospitality, known for her dedication to Ballymaloe House, which she helped turn into a global culinary destination. She also authored books on food and service, … [Read more...] about A last farewell – famous Irish faces we lost in 2024

MORE than 200 citizens living outside of Ireland have been awarded a Centenarian Bounty from President Michael D Higgins this year. The national award is bestowed upon Irish people who have reached their hundredth birthday, and sees them receive a gift from the State of €2,540 along with a special message from the President, wishing them a happy birthday and congratulating them … [Read more...] about More than 200 Irish people abroad receive President’s Centenarian Bounty

MARTIN FRASER, the Irish Ambassador to Great Britain, has thanked those serving the Irish community in Britain in his annual Christmas message. In a statement, he told The Irish Post: “On behalf of all the staff at the Embassy, my wife Deirdre and I, I want to wish all the valued readers of The Irish Post a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.” "While certainly a busy … [Read more...] about Irish Ambassador to Britain commends community organisations in Christmas message

TWO women have been arrested after cannabis with an estimated street value of €1.2m was seized at Shannon Airport. Gardaí arrested the women, aged in their 20s and 40s, after Revenue officers seized 64kg of suspected herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of €1,280,000. The drugs seized at Shannon Airport The seizure was made at Shannon Airport on Monday, December 23, where … [Read more...] about Two women arrested after cannabis worth €1.2m seized at Shannon Airport

TWO PSNI officers were injured when their police car was “deliberately rammed” in an attack in Co. Armagh. Police have appealed for information following the incident which happened in Crossmaglen at around 5.30am this morning. The damaged police car Local policing Inspector Lawson said: “Officers were on patrol in the town at around 5.30am when they observed a suspicious black … [Read more...] about Two officers injured in police car ramming attack