A NEW documentary which shines a light on the life and legacy of Irish boxing legend Barry McGuigan will air this weekend. Stable: The Boxing Game follows the day-to-day goings on inside the McGuigan Boxing Gym, which was founded by the Monaghan man deemed one of the greatest fighters of his generation. Produced by Lorton Entertainment, the four-part series documents life … [Read more...] about Documentary follows life inside gym founded by Irish boxing legend Barry McGuigan
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Dervish and Niall McCabe among Irish artists receiving government funds to support global gigs
A RAFT of Irish artists have received government funding to support global tours taking place this year. The likes of Dervish, Niall McCabe and The Scratch are among them, it was announced this week, as Ireland’s Culture Minister Catherine Martin revealed a €825k funding pot to support the Irish arts abroad. Niall McCabe in concert The funding, which is earmarked for the … [Read more...] about Dervish and Niall McCabe among Irish artists receiving government funds to support global gigs
Leo Varadkar attends final European Council meeting as Taosieach
OUTGOING Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is in Brussels today for a two-day meeting of the European Council. It will be the last such meeting he will attend as Taoiseach after he announced yesterday his intention to resign from the position and as leader of the Fine Gael party for “personal and political” reasons. Today he will focus on updating his colleagues in Brussels on his recent … [Read more...] about Leo Varadkar attends final European Council meeting as Taosieach
Arrest after drugs worth €3.2m found in car travelling on Dublin motorway
A MAN has been arrested after drugs worth €3.2m were found in a car in Dublin. Gardaí stopped and searched a vehicle which was travelling on the M50 motorway near Blanchardstown at about 5pm yesterday afternoon (March 20). During their search they uncovered 163kilograms of suspecrted cannabis, which has a street value of €3.2million. Gardaí seized 162kg of suspected herbal … [Read more...] about Arrest after drugs worth €3.2m found in car travelling on Dublin motorway
Queen Camilla visits Belfast shops during two-day visit to Northern Ireland
QUEEN CAMILLA is flying solo on a two-day trip to Northern Ireland while her husband King Charles undergoes treatment for cancer. The Queen arrived at Hillsborough Castle in Co. Down last night where she attended a series of engagements. Today she was out and about in Belfast where she enjoyed a walkabout on the Lisburn Road and met shopkeepers and members of the public. Queen … [Read more...] about Queen Camilla visits Belfast shops during two-day visit to Northern Ireland