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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 MAN has been sentenced to 15 years after raping a woman several times while attempting to collect a drug debt from the victim's friend. Nathan Byrne, 24, subjected the woman to the 'horrific' attack at a flat in Preston, Lancashire in August 2021. Byrne, who was armed with a hammer throughout the attack, denied any wrongdoing but was found guilty by a jury and sentenced on … [Read more...] about Man sentenced to 15 years after raping woman while collecting drug debt from victim’s friend

THREE people have been arrested following a report of an attempted kidnapping in Belfast. The incident occurred shortly after midday on Tuesday in the city centre. Two men were arrested at the scene while a third was detained nearby. "Police were on patrol in the Bruce Street area shortly after 12.05pm when they observed an altercation between a number of men," said Detective … [Read more...] about Three arrested over reported kidnapping attempt in Belfast

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