A SURVIVOR of the Stardust tragedy has said the opening of a new arts space at the site of the blaze is a “bittersweet moment”. Some 48 people died when a fire broke out in the Dublin nightclub in the early hours of February 14, 1981. An inquest into the deaths, which concluded earlier this year, returned a verdict of ‘unlawful killing' regarding each person who died in the … [Read more...] about Stardust survivor says arts space opening at site of tragedy is ‘bittersweet moment’
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Kneecap dominates at British Film Awards
NORTHERN Irish film Kneecap dominated at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) scooping the top gong at the glitzy ceremony held over the weekend. Kneecap bandmates Mo Chara (Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh), Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Cairealláin) and DJ Próvaí (JJ Ó Dochartaigh), who all star in the film, were on hand to collect the awards at the ceremony held at The Roundhouse in Camden, … [Read more...] about Kneecap dominates at British Film Awards
Dublin Airport prepares for lower numbers over Christmas due to passenger cap
DUBLIN AIRPORT is to welcome less passengers over the Christmas period due to a passenger cap in place at the site. The number of people travelling to and from the airport will be “more subdued than normal due to the impact of the passenger cap” the organisation said in a statement made today. Under Dublin Airport's planning permission, it is limited to managing 32 million … [Read more...] about Dublin Airport prepares for lower numbers over Christmas due to passenger cap
Winter Solstice will be livestreamed from ancient Irish landmark
THE Winter Solstice will be livestreamed from one of Ireland’s ancient landmarks this month. Newgrange in Co. Meath has long been associated with the shortest day and longest night of the year due to the burst of light which appears in the prehistoric monument’s passage tomb as the sun rises. On a clear Winter Solstice morning direct sunlight enters the monument to illuminate … [Read more...] about Winter Solstice will be livestreamed from ancient Irish landmark
‘Heinous’ child predator who abused 47 victims jailed for 27 years
A BELFAST man has been jailed for 27 years for a catalogue of sex abuse offences against children. David Andrews, of HMP Maghaberry, was sentenced today at Downpatrick Crown Court after the 55-year-old pleaded guilty to 130 charges of sexual abuse. The charges relate to 47 victims, 46 of whom are children, the court heard. They include attempted rape, sexual activity with a … [Read more...] about ‘Heinous’ child predator who abused 47 victims jailed for 27 years