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TRIBUTES have been paid to a homeless woman who died suddenly in Dublin this week. Ann Delaney, 47, died in St James’s Hospital on Sunday, February 25 after sleeping rough in the capital for seven years. The mother-of-one, who hailed from Crettyard in Co. Laois, was a former nurse and popular member of the homeless community in Dublin city. Ann Delaney passed away in Dublin … [Read more...] about ‘Kind, warm and intelligent’: Tributes as homeless woman’s funeral due to take place

A CHARITY which supports some of the most vulnerable Irish people living in the north of England is inviting people across to globe to enjoy a Big Irish Breakfast next month. The Fréa organisation, which is a partnership of Irish charities based in Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds, launched their fundraising initiative this month, which calls on the Irish community to support … [Read more...] about Big Irish Breakfast: Charity launches fundraising fry-up campaign

AN Irish concierge who works at the five star Lough Eske Castle hotel in Dongeal has been welcomed into an elite organisation which is only open to the best in the business. Shea Kildea received his Les Clefs d'Or - translated as The Golden Keys - this month. His badge of honour confirms his membership of the professional association of hotel concierges – which has … [Read more...] about Concierge ‘honoured’ to be first in Donegal to receive prestigious Les Clefs d’Or badge

GARDAÍ have arrested a man following the discovery of a body in a house in Dublin. A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a man in his 60s was found at a residence near Herberton Park in the afternoon on February 27. “Gardaí were called to a residence near Herberton Park, where the body of a man in his 60s was discovered. He was pronounced deceased at the … [Read more...] about Arrest made after man’s body found in Dublin house

THE city of Manchester is gearing up to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in style next month – with more than 100 events planned over ten days. The city’s popular St Patrick’s parade returns this year on Sunday, March 10. As one of the longest running St Patrick’s Day parades in Europe, the event regularly draws thousands out to the streets of Manchester to watch the procession as it … [Read more...] about Ten days of St Patrick’s fun planned in Manchester