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Seán MacBride: International Statesman

By Michael Farrell

April 1986

January 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment

CO-FOUNDER OF AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL - 1961 UNITED NATIONS COMMISSIONER FOR NAMIBIA - 1973 AWARDED THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE - 1974 THE LEVIN PEACE PRIZE - 1977 THE AMERICAN MEDAL FOR JUSTICE - 1978 Seán MacBride's career spans the history of independent Ireland. His father was executed by the British after the 1916 Rising, when Irish independence was first proclaimed. As a … [Read more...] about Seán MacBride: International Statesman

Woman left shaken after being threatened with suspected handgun during robbery in Belfast

January 5, 2025 by

A WOMAN was threatened with a suspected handgun after she gave chase to a robber in Belfast. The woman was cut and left badly shaken by the incident, which occurred in the Ormeau Road area of south Belfast on Saturday afternoon. Police are now appealing for information and have released a description of the suspect. "Shortly after 3.10pm, it was reported that a woman in her 20s … [Read more...] about Woman left shaken after being threatened with suspected handgun during robbery in Belfast

Woman in her 70s dies following collision in Co. Kilkenny

January 5, 2025 by

A WOMAN in her 70s has died following a collision in Co. Kilkenny. The two-vehicle collision occurred on the N25 at Luffany in Slieverue at approximately 5:50pm on Friday. The woman, who was the driver of one of the vehicles, was fatally injured and pronounced deceased at the scene. Her body was taken to the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford, where a post-mortem … [Read more...] about Woman in her 70s dies following collision in Co. Kilkenny

U2 frontman Bono receives Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden

January 5, 2025 by

U2 frontman Bono has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from outgoing US leader, Joe Biden. The award, which is America's highest civilian honour, was established in 1963 by then president John F. Kennedy. The medal is presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values or security of the United States, world peace or other … [Read more...] about U2 frontman Bono receives Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden

Gardaí launch murder investigation following death of woman in Co. Cork

January 5, 2025 by

GARDAI have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman in co. Cork. The body of the woman, named locally as 31-year-old mother-of-two Paula Canty, was discovered at a residential property on Bridewell Lane in Mallow on Friday. A post-mortem examination has been carried out and preliminary results have been provided to the investigating team. While details of … [Read more...] about Gardaí launch murder investigation following death of woman in Co. Cork

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