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THE Big Irish Breakfast fundraising event has proved a global hit in its first year - with supporters joining in the fun across the world. Launched by the Fréa organisation ahead of St Patrick’s Day, the charity called on Irish people everywhere to support their work by hosting fundraising breakfasts marking Ireland’s national day. Fundraising get-togethers took place from … [Read more...] about Inaugural Big Irish Breakfast proves hit among community worldwide

THERE were three deaths and 175 arrests made for driving under the influence on Ireland’s roads over the St Patrick’s bank holiday weekend. Figures released by the Gardaí today reveal the extent of the offences recorded while Ireland enjoyed an extra-long weekend marking the country’s national day. Three people were killed on the roads during the police force’s Road Safety … [Read more...] about Three deaths and 175 arrests for driving under the influence on Ireland’s roads over St Patrick’s weekend

TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of a Northern Irish man in Gran Canaria. Dean Dobbin, who hailed from Downpatrick, was found dead while on holiday in the resort of Puerto Rico in the south of the popular Canary Island. It is reported that the alarm was sounded by cleaners at around 12.30pm on Tuesday, March 19 who found the 33-year-old’s body in a room at the Colina … [Read more...] about Tributes after ‘dearly beloved’ Irish man found dead in Gran Canaria

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

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