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A CEREMONY has been held in Dublin honouring the lives of those who have died in road traffic accidents over the past year. The event, hosted by Dublin City Council and organised by its Road Safety Department, featured a minute’s silence held in memory of those victims. Speaking at the ceremony, Lord Mayor of Dublin James Geoghegan said it was “a vital opportunity for all of us … [Read more...] about Minute’s silence held in honour of Irish victims of road traffic accidents

A CONCERT by Irish-speaking rap trio Kneecap will go ahead this month it has been confirmed. The gig, which was due to be held at St Columb’s Park on November 2, has been moved to Templemore Sports Complex where it will take place on November 23. Complaints were made by some residents who claimed the original venue was not a suitable location for Kneecap’s music – which … [Read more...] about Kneecap concert in Derry gets go-ahead at new venue

SIR IAN MCKELLAN, Bob Geldof, Eimear McBride and Niall Buggy are among those who will be paying tribute this month to the memory of Edna O’Brien who died earlier this year. Country Girl: A Tribute to Edna O’Brien takes place at the British Library on Sunday, November 24 as part of The Irish Writers’ Weekend Festival at the library. Edna O’Brien was one of the greatest Irish … [Read more...] about Edna O’Brien to be honoured at special London event

A COVID denier who encouraged others to carry out violent attacks in response to the British Government's handling of the pandemic has been jailed. Patrick Ruane, 55, of west London, was sentenced at the Old Bailey on Monday to a total of five years' imprisonment, with an additional year to be served on licence. He was previously found guilty at the same court on Friday, … [Read more...] about ‘A dangerous man’: Covid denier who encouraged violent terrorist acts online is jailed

A MAN has been jailed for 17 years after being found guilty of multiple child sex offences. ​Liam Brannan, 33, of Antonio Street, Bootle, Merseyside, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday. A jury had earlier found him guilty of three counts of sexual assault of a child under the age of 13, six counts of sexual assault and two counts of rape. Brannan has also been … [Read more...] about Man jailed for 17 years following multiple child sex offences