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Memorial for victims of institutional abuse unveiled at Stormont

February 24, 2026 by

A MEMORIAL has been unveiled at Stormont in honour of the victims and survivors of institutional abuse in Northern Ireland. The plaque was revealed in a ceremony led by First Minister Michelle O’Neill. “Today we honour the victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse and acknowledge the profound wrong done to children who should have been protected and cared for,” … [Read more...] about Memorial for victims of institutional abuse unveiled at Stormont

Ireland offers ‘continued support’ for Ukraine on fourth anniversary of Russian invasion

February 24, 2026 by

TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has offered Ireland’s full ongoing support to the people of Ukraine as the nation marks the four-year anniversary of their invasion by Russia. This morning the Irish leader took part in a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in support of the embattled nation, which was convened to mark the sombre milestone in the ongoing Russian conflict. Held by … [Read more...] about Ireland offers ‘continued support’ for Ukraine on fourth anniversary of Russian invasion

More than one million fans tuned in to watch Ireland beat England in Six Nations clash

February 24, 2026 by

MORE than one million people tuned in to watch the Ireland v England Six Nations clash over the weekend. Ireland stole victory with a 42-21 win over England in Twickenham on Saturday, February 21. Andy Farell’s side put in a performance that lifted the gloom that descended upon the team after their disappointing opening game against France in Paris earlier this month. And there … [Read more...] about More than one million fans tuned in to watch Ireland beat England in Six Nations clash

Man dies following house fire in Derry

February 24, 2026 by

A MAN has died following a house fire in Co. Derry. The blaze broke out a property in the Waterside area of the city at around 1.30pm on February 22. The man, who was aged in his 70s, died at the scene a PSNI spokesperson confirmed this week. “All three emergency services attended the scene of the blaze at a house on Limavady Road, which was reported at around 1.30pm on … [Read more...] about Man dies following house fire in Derry

Emma Dabiri ‘thrilled’ to lead London St Patrick’s Parade as Grand Marshal

February 24, 2026 by

IRISH writer and broadcaster Emma Dabiri has been announced as the Grand Marshal for the London St Patrick’s Parade. The Dublin-born author, whose books include bestsellers Don’t Touch My Hair and What White People Can Do Next, said she was “thrilled” to be asked to lead the procession through the streets of London next month. “I’m so thrilled and it’s such an honour to be … [Read more...] about Emma Dabiri ‘thrilled’ to lead London St Patrick’s Parade as Grand Marshal

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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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