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GARDAÍ are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a man whose body was recovered from the water in Co. Galway 10 days ago. The man was removed from the water at Claddagh Quay on Sunday, November 17 but despite extensive enquiries, investigators have been unable to identify him. The man is estimated to have been aged in his 60s, is 5' 7" in height and was of a … [Read more...] about Gardaí appeal for help identifying man whose body was recovered from water in Co. Galway

REMAINS have been exhumed from a grave in Co. Monaghan as part of a search for Joe Lynskey, one of the so-called Disappeared. Mr Lynskey went missing from Belfast in 1972, however, the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains (ICLVR) did not become aware that he was one of the Disappeared until 2010. The Disappeared is the name given to people believed to … [Read more...] about Remains exhumed in Co. Monaghan in search for one of the Disappeared

LOCAL communities across Dublin have been given Christmas trees to ensure they get into the festive spirit this year. Dublin City Council has provided 30 trees for the scheme, which also sees special tree-lighting ceremonies taking place. “It’s almost that time of year,” Lord Mayor of Dublin James Geoghegan said. “Dublin at Christmas is very special,” he added, “I love the feel … [Read more...] about Council provides Christmas trees to bring festive cheer to local communities

THE future of the Irish community network in Britain requires a “new generation of civic leadership” the head of one of the longest standing organisations within that sector has said. “The future of our community network will be shaped by our ability to attract and develop a new generation of civic leadership,” Brian Dalton, who is CEO at Irish in Britain (IIB), said at the … [Read more...] about Future of Britain’s Irish community network relies on ‘new generation of civic leadership’

LOCAL communities across Dublin have been given Christmas trees to ensure they get into the festive spirit this year. Dublin City Council has provided 30 trees for the scheme, which also sees special tree-lighting ceremonies taking place. “It’s almost that time of year,” Lord Mayor of Dublin James Geoghegan said. “Dublin at Christmas is very special,” he added, “I love the feel … [Read more...] about Council provides Christmas trees to bring festive cheer to local communities