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A WOMAN who stabbed a social worker in the head in an unprovoked attack in Co. Tyrone has been jailed for eight years. Fiyori Kesete, 25, also stabbed the woman in the back, arm and hand as she was unpacking groceries during the 2022 attack. Kesete, originally from Eritrea, was sentenced at Dungannon Magistrates' Court on Friday for grievous bodily harm with intent, with a … [Read more...] about Woman jailed for stabbing social worker in the head during 2022 Co. Tyrone attack

A MAN aged in his 90s has died following a collision in a supermarket carpark in Co. Cork. The incident occurred at around 11.15am on Friday when two people were struck by a car at the store in Fermoy. The man, who has been named locally as Callaghan (Cal) O'Keeffe, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second individual, a woman aged in her 60s, was taken to Cork … [Read more...] about Man aged in his 90s dies following collision in supermarket carpark in Co. Cork

SIOBHAN FAHEY, founding member of Bananarama, is to receive The Irish Post Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. “I’m truly honoured to accept this award from my fellow Irish men and women. Growing up on English soil with Irish roots has shaped my journey and continues to inspire everything I do!” Siobhan said. Bananarama in 1984 (image in public domain) FROM … [Read more...] about Music superstar Siobhan Fahey to receive major award

THE STARS will be out in force for The Irish Post Awards on November 7. The venue for this essential date in the Diaspora’s calendar is JW Marriott Grosvenor House London. Located on Park Lane in the heart of Mayfair, the 5-star hotel is well used to hosting royalty, showbusiness icons, international celebrities, captains of industry and the movers and shakers of the film … [Read more...] about Top-tier venue for The Irish Post Awards 2024

FANS of the London Irish Rugby Club have launched a petition to support its return after more than a year spent in administration. The club filed for administration in July 2023 after facing financial difficulties which it was unable to overcome. In a statement made at the time, former owner Mick Crossan said: "Administration has always been the last resort, and something we … [Read more...] about Fans launch petition to bring back London Irish Rugby Club