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A MAN has been arrested in connection with an arson attack on a house with three children inside. The incident, in which a petrol bomb was thrown at the property, occurred in Downpatrick, Co. Down on Tuesday evening. The 19-year-old man is currently in custody after being detained on suspicion of arson endangering life with intent. "We received a report shortly before 8.30pm … [Read more...] about Man arrested in connection with Co. Down arson attack on house with three children inside

MEMBERS of the All Ireland-winning Mayo team received a warm welcome as they toured their hard-won silverware among the Irish community in north London over the weekend. A huge crowd turned out to great their footballing heroes as they brought the Sam Maguire Cup to a series of events in the capital. Twins Fiadh and Carragh Kelly, whose family hail from Mount Jubilee, were … [Read more...] about Warm welcome for All Ireland-winning Mayo team in north London

DOLORES KEANE is to be posthumously honoured for her contribution for Irish folk and traditional music. The Galway native, who died in March, will be inducted into the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards Hall of Fame this autumn. “Dolores Keane was one of the defining voices of Irish folk and traditional music, celebrated for her rich, expressive singing and her lifelong commitment to … [Read more...] about Dolores Keane set to be inducted into music hall of fame

A SHORTLIST of ten Irish authors has been revealed for an annual short story award. Judges Aingeala Flannery, Tristan Rosenstock and Jan Carson said whittling down their finalists for the RTÉ Short Story Competition 2026 was “tough” due to the high standards among the 250,000 entries received. They settled on works by authors Paul Edmondson, Jamie Samson, Cathy Shah, Alison … [Read more...] about Judges settle on 10 Irish authors for prestigious short story award shortlist

FAMILIES campaigning for answers over the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings have told The Irish Post of their ‘cautious optimism’ following Andy Burnham’s dramatic pledge to meet them and support their long search for justice. In a surprise TV announcement, the Prime Minister assured Midlands families of his commitment to helping them secure answers. “I know Julie Hambleton and I … [Read more...] about Birmingham bombings families cautiously hopeful after Burnham pledge