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The Irish Post's PETER KELLY attended the memorial service which marked the 50th anniversary of the pub bombings The Irish ambassador to the UK, Mr Martin Fraser (right) observes one-minute silence. On the far left is Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (image by Chris Egan) TRIBUTES from King Charles and President Michael D Higgins led the commemorative service of the 50th … [Read more...] about A sombre day in Birmingham as victims of the bombings are remembered

TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of former UTV political editor Ken Reid this week. The popular broadcaster, who has been a familiar face on television screens in Northern Ireland for nearly three decades, died on November 19, aged 69, following a cancer battle. The Belfast native was diagnosed with a form of leukaemia in 2017 but continued to work at UTV until he … [Read more...] about Tributes following death of ‘giant of journalism’ Ken Reid

AN historic mansion in Co. Leitrim has gone on the market for a cool €1.1m after undergoing a stunning makeover. Set in 8.7 acres of land, Drumlease Glebe House in Dromahair is the site of a former rectory. It was built in 1834 by Owen Wynne for the Church of Ireland rectors who were located in the village at that time. Over 800 Glebe Houses were built for clergy members around … [Read more...] about Historic Irish mansion goes on the market for €1.1m after stunning makeover

PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins has recalled the “unspeakable tragedy” caused when two bombs exploded in Birmingham 50 years ago today. Two public houses were targeted in the west Midlands city on November 21, 1974. The bombs planted in The Mulberry Bush and the Tavern in the Town killed 21 people and injured at least 170 more. “Fifty years ago today, the people of Birmingham had … [Read more...] about ‘UNSPEAKABLE TRAGEDY’: President Higgins pays tribute on 50th anniversary of Birmingham bombings

POLICE in Greater Manchester have appealed for help in finding the family of an Irish woman who passed away in the region recently. Margaret Theresa Doyle, 73, died in the borough of Bury last month. Now, investigators are hoping to trace her family in Ireland and believe that as well as Doyle, she may also have relatives with the surname McCarthy. An appeal posted on Bury … [Read more...] about Police in Manchester appeal for help in finding family of late Irish woman