A TOUR guide based at Glasnevin Cemetery is on a mission to share the stories of thousands of forgotten souls who are buried in the graveyard. Located in Dublin, where it first opened in 1832, Glasnevin is Ireland’s national cemetery. More than 1.5million people are buried there, among them some of the most notable figures of Ireland’s history – including the likes of Michael … [Read more...] about Tour guide determined to tell stories of thousands of forgotten souls buried at Glasnevin Cemetery
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‘Sleep with the angels’: Baby boy dies following brave battle with rare muscular disorder
A BABY boy who was one of a pair of twins born with a rare muscular disorder has died in hospital. Nine-month-old Oisín Relihan and his twin brother Tadhg were born at Cork University Hospital in July 2023. It was shortly after their birth that parents, Cork natives Danny and Nicola, who now live in Clonmel, Tipperary, were give the devastating news that they had an extremely … [Read more...] about ‘Sleep with the angels’: Baby boy dies following brave battle with rare muscular disorder
Man charged with murder as family pay tribute to ‘much-loved mother’
A MAN has appeared in court charged with the murder of ‘much loved’ grandmother Frances Dwyer in Birmingham. The 48-year-old’s body was found at a property on Mulwych Road in Tile Cross on Saturday, March 30. Anthony Hoey, 49, of Hall Road in Handsworth, was arrested later that evening and charged with murder. He appeared at Birmingham Magistrates Court on April 2. Paying … [Read more...] about Man charged with murder as family pay tribute to ‘much-loved mother’
Dublin’s Gate Theatre presents the world premiere of Emma Donoghue’s play The Pull of the Stars
IA Newsletter, April 6, 2024
The renowned Gate Theatre will stage Emma Donoghue’s adaptation of her best-selling book which will transport audiences back to the Dublin of a century ago. The historic Gate Theatre, founded in 1928, has made a name for itself as the home of innovative Irish and international drama. Its vision is to create a ‘world theatre’ that leads cultural conversation for artists and … [Read more...] about Dublin’s Gate Theatre presents the world premiere of Emma Donoghue’s play The Pull of the Stars
Public warning issued after ‘significant’ amount of tablets found on popular beach
A PUBLIC warning has been issued in Northern Ireland after a "significant" amount of tablets were found on a Co. Down beach that is popular with families. Police officers were contacted after a large quantity of the strong painkiller Tramadol was found in blister packages on Cloughey beach yesterday afternoon (April 3). The PSNI has since issued a warning to the public to be … [Read more...] about Public warning issued after ‘significant’ amount of tablets found on popular beach