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IN ANNOUNCEMENT that has caused shock throughout Irish and British political circles, it has been confirmed that Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has been charged with rape and other historical sexual offences. A 57-year-old woman has also been charged — with aiding and abetting in connection with the alleged offences. The pair, who are now on bail, will appear at Newry Magistrate’s … [Read more...] about DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson charged with rape and other sexual offences

GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following the death of a young man who was seriously injured in a collision in Roscommon last night. Shortly before 10pm, Gardaí received a report of a serious collision involving a lorry and a car on the N61 Athlone Road at Newtown, Roscommon. The driver of the car, a man in his 20s, was removed from the scene by ambulance to Portiuncula … [Read more...] about Young man dies in horror collision between lorry and car

AN annual St. Patrick’s Day fundraising event raised more than £68k this month which will support two vital charities in London. Hosted by the Irish-founded hospitality provider Green & Fortune, the fifth annual St Patrick’s Day lunch took place at its King’s Cross venue Kings Place Events and Rotunda Bar and Restaurant. There £68k was raised through a raffle, auction, … [Read more...] about London Irish Centre receives half of £68k raised at Green & Fortune event

A LONDON-BASED artist has created a stunning portrait of Shane MacGowan which is now on display in the late singer's favourite Irish pub. Will McNally, whose mother hails from Tuam in Co. Galway, created the piece in honour of the musical legend who died on November 30, 2023. Will McNally, Siobhan MacGowan and Philly Ryan at the portrait unveiling (Pics Carly Brown) A … [Read more...] about Artist’s ‘goosebump moment’ as Shane MacGowan portrait hung in late singer’s favourite Irish pub

TWO Irish authors are among six who have been shortlisted for the Dublin Literary Award. Announced by Dublin City Council, the 2024 shortlist consists of Old God’s Time by Dublin-born Sebastian Barry and Haven by fellow Dubliner Emma Donoghue. The other shortlisted titles include Solenoid by Romanian author Mircea Cărtărescu, which is translated by Sean Cotter, If I Survive … [Read more...] about Two Irish authors among six shortlisted for Dublin Literary Award