IRELAND’S President Michael D Higgins will be conferred with an honorary doctorate from the University of Manchester today. Later this evening, President Higgins will be conferred with the Degree of Doctor of Letters honoris causa by the Chancellor of the University of Manchester, Nazir Afzal. The honour is in recognition of “his extensive and significant contributions to … [Read more...] about President of Ireland to receive honorary doctorate from University of Manchester
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POIGNANT PILGRIMAGE: Walk from Ireland to England will trace steps of Irish migrants fleeing Famine
A POIGNANT pilgrimage will take place next month where walkers will retrace the steps of hundreds of people forced to leave Ireland due to the Famine. The Famine Walk will honour the route taken by some 1,490 men, women and children at the height of An Gorta Mór – or The Great Hunger – in 1847. Evicted from their homes, and guided by a landlord’s land agent, those migrants left … [Read more...] about POIGNANT PILGRIMAGE: Walk from Ireland to England will trace steps of Irish migrants fleeing Famine
Cillian Murphy collects Lead Actor gong at Irish Film and Television Academy awards
CILLIAN MURPHY has added another gong to his trophy collection after winning the Lead Actor in a Film award at the annual Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) ceremony. The Cork native was named Lead Actor in a Film for his role in Chris Nolan’s blockbuster biopic Oppenheimer. Last month Murphy, who hails from Douglas, won Best Actor at the 96th Academy Awards in the Dolby … [Read more...] about Cillian Murphy collects Lead Actor gong at Irish Film and Television Academy awards
Families of Stardust victims will receive State apology following meeting with Taoiseach
THE families of the victims of the Stardust nightclub fire will receive a State apology this week, Taoiseach Simon Harris has confirmed. The campaigners have been commended for their ‘steadfast pursuit of justice’ after fresh inquests ruled their loved ones were ‘unlawfully killed’ last week. Some 70 members of the victims' families met with the Taosieach yesterday, with Mr … [Read more...] about Families of Stardust victims will receive State apology following meeting with Taoiseach
Murderer who killed man with a champagne bottle jailed for life
A KILLER who used a champagne bottle to attack his victim has been given a life sentence for murder. Dean Hughes, 47, who is currently serving time in prison, must serve at least 16 more years after being convicted of murdering Shane Maloney following a trial at Manchester Crown Court. Shane Maloney was attacked in 2019 The court heard that Mr Maloney, 31, was targeted by … [Read more...] about Murderer who killed man with a champagne bottle jailed for life