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Mother and sister of Enoch Burke to be arrested and jailed

March 4, 2026 by

THE MOTHER and sister of Enoch Burke are to be arrested and jailed for contempt of court. A judge at the High Court in Dublin sentenced Martina and Ammi Burke to two weeks behind bars over their behaviour at a hearing last month. The proceedings on February 20 saw Mr Burke ultimately fail in a challenge to the membership of a panel to hear his appeal against his dismissal from … [Read more...] about Mother and sister of Enoch Burke to be arrested and jailed

Detectives investigating disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian make further arrest

March 4, 2026 by

DETECTIVES investigating the disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian 21 years ago have made a further arrest. Ms Dorrian was 25 when she was last seen alive on the night of Sunday, February 27, 2005 in Ballyhalbert, Co. Down. Two people were arrested last week on suspicion of murder, assisting offenders, withholding information and preventing a lawful and decent burial. The … [Read more...] about Detectives investigating disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian make further arrest

Investigation after pipe bomb attack on home with man and woman inside

March 3, 2026 by

POLICE are investigating a pipe bomb attack made on a home in east Belfast while people were inside. The incident happened in Sheskin Way at around 11.25pm last night (March 2). “It was reported at around 11.25pm on Monday night that a pipe bomb type device had exploded at the front door of a house in the area causing damage to the door and windows at the property,” a PSNI … [Read more...] about Investigation after pipe bomb attack on home with man and woman inside

Minister proposes new branch of National Museum of Ireland dedicated to ‘women’s stories’

March 3, 2026 by

A NEW branch of the National Museum of Ireland could be set to open in Limerick which is dedicated to telling “women’s stories”. The new museum has been proposed to government, Culture Minister Patrick O’Donovan has confirmed. Minister O’Donovan plans to accept a purpose-built exhibition property on O’Connell Street, in Limerick - the home of the former International Rugby … [Read more...] about Minister proposes new branch of National Museum of Ireland dedicated to ‘women’s stories’

Dublin City Council holds third meeting entirely in Gaelic

March 3, 2026 by

A MONTHLY meeting of Dublin City Council has been held entirely in Gaelic for the third time. Council members met last night (March 2) for their monthly gathering where all discussions were held as Gaeilge. It marked the third time that a full meeting of the Council has been conducted through the Irish language. The initiative, which began in March 2024, follows a commitment … [Read more...] about Dublin City Council holds third meeting entirely in Gaelic

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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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