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Fundraiser set up to support young family of Co. Down actor in ‘last stages of life’

March 8, 2026 by

A FUNDRAISER has been set up to support the young family of a Co. Down actor who revealed this week that he was in the 'last stages of life'. Finnian Garbutt, star of BBC One's daytime police drama Hope Street, revealed the devastating news this week, having first been diagnosed with skin cancer four years ago. The fundraiser has been set up to help provide financial support … [Read more...] about Fundraiser set up to support young family of Co. Down actor in ‘last stages of life’

Rare lions will be ‘fondly remembered’ after being put to sleep at Belfast Zoo

March 8, 2026 by

BELFAST ZOO has said two rare lions who were recently put to sleep will be 'fondly remembered by the staff who cared for them and the thousands of visitors who loved them'. Barbary lioness Thheiba was euthanised to end her suffering following a veterinary assessment, having experienced mobility issues and weight loss in recent weeks. Given that lions are highly-social pride … [Read more...] about Rare lions will be ‘fondly remembered’ after being put to sleep at Belfast Zoo

PSNI working with gardaí after armed robbers flee across border following pursuit

March 8, 2026 by

THE PSNI has said it is working with An Garda Síochána after armed robbers fled across the border following a police pursuit. Two men robbed a newsagents in Lisburn on Saturday afternoon before making off in a white Audi A3, with police subsequently pursuing the vehicle. After driving on the wrong side of the road and going around a roundabout the wrong way, the suspect vehicle … [Read more...] about PSNI working with gardaí after armed robbers flee across border following pursuit

Government’s first chartered flight from Middle East lands at Dublin Airport

March 8, 2026 by

THE GOVERNMENT’S first chartered flight from the Middle East in the wake of the escalating conflict in the region has arrived safely in Dublin. The flight from Oman, via Cairo, arrived in Dublin early this morning carrying 189 passengers, including around 180 Irish citizens. Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee welcomed the arrival, saying it was an 'enormous relief' for the … [Read more...] about Government’s first chartered flight from Middle East lands at Dublin Airport

Evan Ferguson to miss Ireland’s World Cup play-off against Czechia

March 8, 2026 by

IRELAND striker Evan Ferguson is set to miss the World Cup play-off semi-final against Czechia in just over two weeks' time. Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini revealed during a press conference on Saturday that the striker, on loan at I Giallorossi from Premier League side Brighton, is due to undergo surgery. The manager added that the procedure would likely signal the end of the … [Read more...] about Evan Ferguson to miss Ireland’s World Cup play-off against Czechia

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October 21, 1904

Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh was born in Co. Monaghan on this day in 1904. Kavanagh is perhaps most famous for his epic poem “The Great Hunger” which chronicles the desires of peasant farmer Patrick Maguire. Kavanagh is also well known for his poem “Raglan Road” which was eventually made into a song and set to the music “The Dawning of the Day” by Luke Kelly and The Dubliners. Poet Seamus Heaney has acknowledge that Kavanagh had a great influence on his own poems.

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