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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

A WOMAN described by police as a “prolific shoplifter” has been jailed after being caught stealing chocolate bars, clothes and cleaning products. Nicola Connolly, of no fixed abode, was caught shoplifting in Bedworth Town Centre on March 21. CCTV captured the 42-year-old at a shop on Mill Street at 2.30pm putting around £54 worth of chocolate bars into a bag and leaving the … [Read more...] about ‘Prolific’ shoplifter jailed after being caught stealing £50 worth of chocolate bars

NORTHERN Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has promised to promote the use of the Irish language on public services across the country. The Sinn Féin MLA confirmed his intentions following a meeting with the Conradh na Gaeilge organsation this week. “I want to see more visibility and promotion of Irish Language across public services and in our society,” he … [Read more...] about Infrastructure Minister pledges to extend use of Irish language across public services in Northern Ireland

A MAN wanted by detectives investigating the murder of Sean O’Neill has been arrested following a public appeal. Metropolitan Police Officers released an image of 22-year-old Dellan Charles, who they wished to locate in connection with their investigation into Mr O’Neill’s murder, on March 26. Mr O'Neill, a 30-year-old construction worker, who lived in Hayes, was found with … [Read more...] about Suspect in Sean O’Neill Murder case arrested following public appeal

FIRST MINISTER Michelle O’Neill has vowed that Stormont will do "everything we can" to protect Lough Neagh for future generations. The lough in Northern Ireland is the largest in Ireland and the UK but concerns for its future were raised last summer with the appearance of toxic blue-green algae in the water. Ms O’Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly visited the … [Read more...] about First Minister pledges to do ‘everything we can’ to protect Lough Neagh as toxic algae expected to return