A MUSEUM has appealed to the public for information on two Bronze Age axe heads that it received anonymously in the post. The axe heads, dating from around 2150-2000 BC, were sent to National Museum of Ireland (NMI) at the end of June. A letter accompanying the items, which were carefully packed in foam cut-outs and cardboard, said they were discovered in the Westmeath area … [Read more...] about Museum appeals for information to solve mystery of Bronze Age axe heads
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‘Normal for Northern Ireland’
Should not Dull us to Troubles Abuses
Should not Dull us to Troubles Abuses
By Kevin Meagher
IA Newsletter July 13, 2024
IA Newsletter July 13, 2024
THIRTY years after they ended, the capacity of Northern Ireland’s Troubles to shock us should probably have reached its limits by now.
Alas, the past bleeds into the present and two recent court cases, reported by the assiduous Belfast media, caught my eye.
The first concerned a hearing, which is set for November, concerning the importing of an arms cache for loyalist … [Read more...] about
Should not Dull us to Troubles Abuses
Country music legend Shania Twain presented with bespoke guitar which reveals her Irish roots
COUNTRY music star Shania Twain has been presented with a bespoke guitar which represents all the elements of her Irish ancestry. Following her performances in Cork, Belfast, and Dublin last month, the Canadian singer was given the unique instrument, designed by Irish illustrator David Rooney, which uses intricate artwork to tell the story of her Irish roots. Shania Twain … [Read more...] about Country music legend Shania Twain presented with bespoke guitar which reveals her Irish roots
Motorcyclist killed in early hours collision on Irish road
A MOTORCYCLIST has died after being involved in a collision on a Dublin road in the early hours of this morning. Gardaí and emergency services were called to Constitution Hill in Dublin 7 where the single vehicle incident happened at around 2.20am. The driver of the motorcycle, a man aged in his 30s, was brought to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, where he was later … [Read more...] about Motorcyclist killed in early hours collision on Irish road
Funding of €1.2m announced to promote Irish arts around the globe
A FUNDING injection of €1.2m has been announced to promote Irish arts and culture across the globe. Some €1,230,750 has been earmarked for 2024, which will benefit 160 projects in 40 countries, covering circus, dance, film, literature, music, opera, theatre and the visual arts. Projects being supported in Britain include Irish language documentary maker Manchán Magan’s Arán … [Read more...] about Funding of €1.2m announced to promote Irish arts around the globe