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GARDAÍ investigating the murder of a woman in Co. Mayo have renewed their appeal for information on the 24th anniversary of her disappearance. Sandra Collins, then aged 28, was last seen at around 11pm on Monday, December 4, 2000 at the Country Kitchen chip shop on George's Street, Killala. Her fleece was discovered five days later but no further trace of Miss Collins was ever … [Read more...] about Renewed appeal over disappearance and murder of Sandra Collins in Co. Mayo 24 years ago

Ireland lost 2-1 against Wales at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday and in the process, ended all hopes of an Irish debut at the Euros next summer.  After ending their first Euro qualifier against the Welsh team with a tie in Cardiff, the night shaped up to be an optimistic one for the Irish national team. However, the girls in green failed to materialise a victory that would have … [Read more...] about Wales shatter Girls in Green Euro 2025 dreams in Dublin

THE IRISH community in Leeds were out in force to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the founding of Leeds Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (CCE). A dinner dance was held among a weekend of celebrations which marked the occasion from November 22-24. During the dinner, which was held at the Leeds Irish Centre, lifetime membertship awards were given to community members who have … [Read more...] about Community members celebrated as Leeds Comhaltas marks 55 years of making music

THREE Irish authors are among a 16-name shortlist for the second annual Nero Book Awards. Donal Ryan, Colin Barrett and Ferdia Lennon have all made the cut for 2024 and will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of fellow Irish author Paul Murray, whose novel The Bee Sting was the inaugural Nero Book Awards Gold Prize winner in 2023. Irish author Michael Magee was also … [Read more...] about Irish authors among 16 shortlisted for second annual Nero Book Awards

THE traumatic impact of the wrongful conviction and incarceration of the Guildford Four upon them and their families is explored in a new television documentary. Ceathrar Guildford: 50 bliain na mbréag has been produced for TG4 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Guildford pub bombings. On October 5, 1974, the IRA planted bombs in two Guildford pubs, the Horse & Groom and … [Read more...] about Campaign for justice for Guildford Four continues new documentary reveals