A RENEWED appeal has been launched by Gardaí investigating the murder of a young Irish woman who went missing after attending a David Bowie concert. Officers at Bray Garda Station are investigating the murder of 27-year-old Antoinette Smith, whose remains were discovered at Glendoo Mountain, near the Lemass monument, on April 3, 1988. On July 11, 1987, Ms Smith attended the … [Read more...] about Renewed appeal over murder of mother-of-two whose remains were found on Irish mountain
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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
Disability activist Nikki Bradley vows to ‘put money where mouth is’ as appointed to the Seanad
ACTIVIST Nikki Bradley has vowed to make “serious change” for people living with disability in Ireland after being appointed to Seanad Éireann. The Donegal native, who is a motivational speaker, was nominated for the position by Taoiseach Simon Harris, to replace Regina Doherty, who has been elected to the European Parliament. Diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare form of bone … [Read more...] about Disability activist Nikki Bradley vows to ‘put money where mouth is’ as appointed to the Seanad
Children of woman killed by husband call for improved mental health services
THE FAMILY of a woman who was killed by her husband have called for improvements to mental health services in Northern Ireland. Gary Baird, 65, killed his wife 60-year-old wife Susan at their South Belfast home in August 2020. At Belfast Crown Court today, Baird was sentenced to serve seven years, having previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter by way of diminished … [Read more...] about Children of woman killed by husband call for improved mental health services