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POLICE have urged residents in Derry to be vigilant after a viable pipe bomb was found during a security alert in Dungiven. PSNI officers issued the alert over the weekend, closing roads and shutting down access to the area from Saturday, February 24 until yesterday evening (February 26). As the security ended last night, officers thanked the public for their patience, but … [Read more...] about Residents urged to be vigilant over possible second device after pipe bomb found in Derry

HE made a name for himself with his hugely successful Irishman Abroad podcast, but comedian Jarlath Regan is no longer abroad. The Kildare native, who was raised on the Curragh, is now an Irishman at home. After ten years living in England, based in London and later Hertfordshire, he and his family returned to the motherland last year. Why? you ask. Well, because “home is … [Read more...] about Jarlath Regan: ‘I miss the craic in London and people whinging about Brexit’

A REDRESS scheme for survivors of Ireland’s brutal mother and baby homes will open next month it was confirmed today. Ireland’s Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman has revealed the date when the long-awaited scheme will open for applications is March 20. “I am pleased to confirm that the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment … [Read more...] about Payment scheme for survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes opens for applications next month

DATES have been announced for a new mental health festival which is expanding into Liverpool following is successful launch in London. The first Shout Liverpool festival will take place on April 18 and 19 at the city’s contemporary arts centre, Bluecoat, the organisers have confirmed. The Irish-founded arts festival, which promotes mental health and wellbeing, proved a roaring … [Read more...] about Shout Liverpool: Dates for new Irish mental health arts festival confirmed

SALVAGE HUNTERS star Drew Pritchard is putting a selection of antiques from his own private collection up for auction next week. The sale at Dreweatts on March 5 and 6, marks the first thirty years of the antiques experts' career. It includes items he collected over those three decades, and “everything has been chosen for its quality, individuality, and rarity,” a Dreweatts … [Read more...] about Irish art up for sale as Salvage Hunters’ Drew Pritchard brings private collection to auction