A MANCHESTER woman whose roots lie in Co. Mayo will compete in the Rose of Tralee final in London next weekend. Eilíse Leydon, whose family hails from Claremorris, is taking part in the international competition on Saturday, May 25 at the Clayton Hotel in Cricklewood, north London. The 23-year-old, who is currently undertaking a Schuman traineeship in the European Parliament in … [Read more...] about Manchester woman ‘proud’ to represent Mayo diaspora in London Rose of Tralee final
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‘Extraordinary turnout’ for Darkness into Light walks raises more than €3.5m
MORE than €3.5m was raised when an “extraordinary turnout’ came out in support of the annual Darkness into Light event. Over 91,000 people signed up for more than 230 official walks which took place across Ireland as night turned into day on Saturday, May 11. The annual fundraiser, which is in aid of the Pieta suicide prevention charity, kicks off at 4.15am on the same day … [Read more...] about ‘Extraordinary turnout’ for Darkness into Light walks raises more than €3.5m
Woman found dead in Belfast house named as family try to ‘come to terms with loss’
DETECTIVES investigating the death of a woman in Belfast have named the victim as a murder probe gets underway. The body of Kathryn Parton, known as ‘Kat’, was found in a bedroom at a house in the Madrid Road area of east Belfast yesterday afternoon. The 34-year-old was found with serious injuries to her head. Kathryn 'Kat' Parton's body was found at a house in Belfast The … [Read more...] about Woman found dead in Belfast house named as family try to ‘come to terms with loss’
Ireland, UK and Belgium pledge to work closer together on renewable energy and electrical interconnection
THE governments of Ireland, the UK and Belgium have agreed to work more closely together on renewable energies and interconnection opportunities. Yesterday, following a ministerial meeting in Bruges, they signed a joint statement which “paves the way” for greater cooperation on renewables and shared electrical opportunities between the three countries. The signatures came from … [Read more...] about Ireland, UK and Belgium pledge to work closer together on renewable energy and electrical interconnection
Concern grows for Dublin woman, 70, missing since Tuesday
GARDAÍ have appealed for information about the whereabouts of a woman missing from Dublin. Nuala Molloy, 70, has been missing from the Cabinteely area, Dublin 18, since Tuesday. "Gardaí and Nuala's family are concerned for her welfare," read a garda statement. Ms Molloy is described as being approximately 5' 5" in height, of medium build, with grey hair and blue eyes. Ms Molloy … [Read more...] about Concern grows for Dublin woman, 70, missing since Tuesday