The Donegal woman whose murder in wartime Scotland is finally being confronted Gertrude Canning WHEN the body of 20-year-old Gertrude Canning was discovered in a shallow ditch outside Inveraray in the summer of 1942, the shock rippled far beyond the quiet Argyllshire town. For her family in County Donegal, it was a moment of devastation that would cast a long, painful shadow … [Read more...] about A Wren for 99 days
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Jane Gormley is bringing people together one story at a time
A RISE in loneliness led a storyteller to bring people together to share personal memories in some of Ireland’s most historic homes. Jane Gormley, founder of Craicly Stories, says the idea took shape in 2022 after she read a newspaper article that stopped her in her tracks. “One day I opened a newspaper, and there was a result of a survey that showed that Ireland was now … [Read more...] about Jane Gormley is bringing people together one story at a time
Family of woman murdered by her brother will ‘never be the same again’
THE family of a woman who was murdered by her brother say their “hearts remain broken” as he began a life sentence. Kornelijus Bracas appeared before court yesterday (January 26) for offences including the murder of his sister, Alesia Nazarova, and arson with intent to endanger the life of his 12-year-old niece. Last October the 27-year-old, of Tresna Park in Randalstown, Co. … [Read more...] about Family of woman murdered by her brother will ‘never be the same again’
Teenager charged over scrambler collision which caused death of schoolgirl
A TEENAGER has been charged in connection with a collision in Dublin that caused the death of a 16-year-old girl. Grace Lynch was seriously injured after being struck by a scrambler motorbike as she walked along the Ratoath Road in Finglas at around 2.20pm on Sunday, January 25. She was brought to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown, where she later died as a result of her … [Read more...] about Teenager charged over scrambler collision which caused death of schoolgirl
MP blasts Nigel Farage’s ‘outrageous’ pledge to pardon British soldiers of Troubles crimes
NIGEL FARAGE'S proposal to “pardon” British Army veterans who were convicted of Troubles era crimes has been branded “outrageous” by a Northern Irish MP. In a speech delivered yesterday, the Reform UK leader pledged to grant “royal pardons” for convicted Troubles veterans should his party be voted into government. “Our armed forces are something we should be immensely proud of, … [Read more...] about MP blasts Nigel Farage’s ‘outrageous’ pledge to pardon British soldiers of Troubles crimes