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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

ACTOR Emmet Bergin, best known for playing Dick Moran in Irish drama series Glenroe, has passed away. Bergin's daughter confirmed the news in a statement to RTÉ, saying he had died unexpectedly at home on Friday following a recent short stay in hospital. Bergin, the son of trade union official and Labour Party senator Patrick Bergin, starred in Glenroe throughout the hit RTÉ … [Read more...] about Actor Emmet Bergin, star of hit Irish drama series Glenroe, passes away

A MURDER investigation is underway after a man died days after being assaulted in Co. Cork. Ian Baitson, 33, is believed to have been attacked with a sword during the incident in Cobh on Friday, March 15. He was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead on Tuesday. A post-mortem was carried out today and while the results have not been released for … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched after man dies days after Co. Cork assault

A WOMAN from Co. Armagh has been jailed after she conned two employers out of more than £200,000. At Craigavon Crown Court on Wednesday, 45-year-old Lisa McGuckin was sentenced to a total of 23 months, half of which is to be served on licence. "The victims in these crimes were a local business and a local charity in the Portadown area," said Detective Inspector Foley of the … [Read more...] about Woman from Co. Armagh jailed after conning employers out of more than £200,000