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A CHARITY in London which provides services for the Irish community across the city is raffling a once in a lifetime prize in its latest fundraising drive. The London Irish Centre (LIC) in Camden is offering the chance for one lucky person – and their friend – to meet global superstar Ed Sheeran on his world tour. Sheeran, whose own family roots lie in Belfast and Wexford, is a … [Read more...] about Ed Sheeran will fly two fans to his Cyprus gig from anywhere in the world to support London Irish charity

A TEENAGER has died from injuries sustained when a bus and an e-scooter collided in Co. Waterford. The incident happened at around 1.10am this morning on the R680 Cork Road. The 15-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, while a second boy, who was also travelling on the e-scooter, was seriously injured. He has been taken to Waterford University Hospital with serious … [Read more...] about Teen killed in collision between bus and e-scooter on Irish road

THE Irish Government has appointed a chairperson for an inquiry into the use of an epilepsy drug which can cause birth defects if taken by pregnant women. Brid O’Flaherty will lead the review into the use of sodium valproate – which is known as Epilim – in Ireland. Regularly prescribed for the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder, the drug can cause serious birth defects … [Read more...] about Irish government appoints chair for inquiry into epilepsy drug which causes birth defects

A MAN has been charged in connection with the murder of John Connolly who was found dead at his home in Lincoln. The 69-year-old’s body was found at his home in Portland Street at around 11.18am on Tuesday, June 18. Owen Blades, 26, of Tennyson Street, Gainsborough, was charged with murder on June 25 and appeared at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court yesterday (June 26). John Connolly … [Read more...] about Man charged over murder of 69-year-old found dead in his home

AER LINGUS has announced the cancellation of hundreds of flights as strike action by its pilots gets underway. Industrial action by the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (IALPA) began at midnight yesterday, with pilots now refusing to work overtime, accept changes to set rosters, or take on out-of-hours management requests. They have also confirmed an eight-hour strike by … [Read more...] about Hundreds of Aer Lingus flights cancelled as pilot strike action underway