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A NEW theatre production tackles the brutal reality of Ireland’s controversial mother and baby homes. The Ireland We Dreamed of uses dance, spoken word and aerial performance to tell the tale of the nation’s historical incarceration of its young women. Its title is taken from a quote by Éamon de Valera in 1947, where he stated: “The Ireland that we dreamed of would be the home … [Read more...] about Reality of life in Ireland’s ‘shameful’ Magdalene laundries exposed in new show

A DONATION from the acclaimed Irish film director Neil Jordan features in a new exhibition now open at Dublin’s Hugh Lane Gallery. The Sligo-native, who won an Oscar for his 1992 film The Crying Game, has gifted an impressive installation by artist Richard Gorman to the historic gallery, which is located in Parnell Square and was founded by Sir Hugh Lane in 1908. Gorman’s … [Read more...] about Art donation from film director Neil Jordan features in new exhibition at Irish gallery

A BURGLAR who went on a £240,000 crime spree last summer, during which he stole items ranging from cars to a child's bike, has been jailed for more than 12 years. Thomas McDonagh, 44, also caused £50,000 worth of damage as he carried out his crimes across Coventry between May and August 2023. His offending was brought to a halt when police found him hiding under a bed, after … [Read more...] about Brazen burglar who stole £240,000 worth of goods in summer crime spree is jailed for 12 years

THREE people have been left with serious injuries following an aggravated burglary in Cork. Two women and a man were taken to hospital following the incident, which occurred at around 6am on Wednesday at a house on Millerd Street. Gardaí have launched an investigation and revealed a sum of cash was taken during the burglary. "Three occupants in the house, two women and a man, … [Read more...] about Three people treated in hospital for serious injuries following aggravated burglary in Cork

TRIBUTES have been paid to an Irishman who died following a collision in Australia on Monday. Ryan Straney, 27, died in the four-vehicle collision at around 4.40am on the Pacific Motorway near Wahroonga, around 20km north of Sydney. New South Wales Police believe a vehicle travelling southbound collided with three vehicles travelling northbound. They added that a 96-year-old … [Read more...] about GAA club pays tribute to ‘true gael’ after Irishman dies in Australia collision