TAOISEACH Simon Harris has led the tributes to Irish comedian Jon Kenny, who passed away in hospital on Friday at the age of 66. Best known as one half of comedy duo D'Unbelievables alongside Pat Shortt, he was also an accomplished actor and singer. According to RTÉ News, Kenny — who had previously been treated for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and heart failure — suffered a cardiac … [Read more...] about Taoiseach leads tribute to ‘gifted’ Irish comedian Jon Kenny
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The Irish Moment
By Thomas Cahill
The Irish have long loomed in American imagination. From Mr. Dooley to Scarlett O'Hara to Randall Patrick McMurphy, they have appeared as powerful symbols in popular American fiction, standing for will power and unbowed determination (in the case of Ms. O'Hara, who would never go hungry again) or for deep-seated sanity and freedom of spirit (in the case of R.P. McMurphy, the … [Read more...] about The Irish Moment
Plans to turn historic Dublin beauty spot into festive winter wonderland revealed
AN ICONIC venue in Dublin will be transformed into a winter wonderland this month. Dublin Castle’s historic grounds will be turned into a festive spectacle for the annual Christmas at the Castle event. Organised by the Office of Public Works (OPW), in partnership with Dublin City Council, the event will run from November 28 to December 18. This year’s event features a boutique … [Read more...] about Plans to turn historic Dublin beauty spot into festive winter wonderland revealed
Police issue image to help locate Irishman missing from North London for six weeks
POLICE have issued a public appeal to help locate an Irishman who is missing from his home in north London for more than six weeks. Brendan Gallagher was last seen at his home in New Barnet on October 2. The 64-year-old, who is also known as Ben Gallagher, had been taken to his home by ambulance on that day, but is not thought to have remained at the property for any period of … [Read more...] about Police issue image to help locate Irishman missing from North London for six weeks
Family of man shot dead by British soldier during Troubles receive MoD settlement
THE family of a man who was shot dead by a British soldier in Derry at the height of the Troubles have received a ‘significant’ settlement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD). William McGreanery died in the early hours of September 15, 1971, after a soldier opened fire from an army lookout at a junction in the city. The 41-year-old, who worked as a shop assistant, was shot by a … [Read more...] about Family of man shot dead by British soldier during Troubles receive MoD settlement