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FRIENDS and well-wishers have paid tribute following the death of a 108-year-old woman in Co. Cavan. Bridget Tierney died on Wednesday, February 28, “peacefully, in the tender care of her very devoted family, in her 109th year,” her family has confirmed. Born in July 1915, Ms Tierney (née Reilly) was a mother of nine, who had 30 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, and four … [Read more...] about ‘What a wonderful long life’: Tributes paid following death of 108-year-old Irish woman

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