SEVERAL schools in Belfast have released a statement saying children were absent on Wednesday after being forced from their homes by 'angry mobs'. Tuesday night saw disorder in Belfast and other parts of Northern Ireland after a man was seriously injured in a stabbing in the north of the city on Monday night. Images of the disorder showed houses and vehicles on fire, with … [Read more...] about Belfast schools say children absent today after being forced from homes by ‘angry mobs’
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Irish band Fontaines D.C. ‘heartbroken’ following death of manager Trevor Dietz
IRISH band Fontaines D.C. have said they are 'heartbroken' following the death of their manager Trevor Dietz at the age 47. Dietz was a well-known figure in the Irish music scene as a booker and promoter and was a founder of leading Dublin live music venue The Workmans Club. Described by Fontaines D.C. as the sixth member of the band, he had managed the two-time Brit Award … [Read more...] about Irish band Fontaines D.C. ‘heartbroken’ following death of manager Trevor Dietz
The Irish Post wishes leading Irish businessman Andy Rogers a very happy 80th birthday!
ANDY ROGERS' 80th birthday celebration in London is the red hot ticket of the week as the Sligo native marks his milestone in style at The Green Room of The Devonshire in Demark Street, London. A well-known and hugely respected figure in the Irish community in Britain, Hertfordshire-based Andy is a founder board member of the Irish International Business Network, having also … [Read more...] about The Irish Post wishes leading Irish businessman Andy Rogers a very happy 80th birthday!
Family of Belfast stabbing victim oppose those using attack to ‘divide people or fuel hostility’
THE FAMILY of a man who sustained serious injuries during a knife attack in Belfast have said they do not want the tragedy being used to 'divide people or fuel hostility'. Stephen Ogilvie lost his left eye, sustained damage to his right eye and suffered neck and back injuries during the attack in the Kinnaird Avenue area of the city at around 10.30pm on Monday. Hadi Alodid, 30, … [Read more...] about Family of Belfast stabbing victim oppose those using attack to ‘divide people or fuel hostility’
RTÉ producer marks a century of Irish radio with new book
AS RTÉ celebrates 100 years, radio producer Cliodhna Ní Anluain has written about the sounds and stories of Ireland through a century of change. Ní Anluain, who has worked in radio at RTÉ since 2000, is the author of On Air, a new illustrated history of Irish radio, set to be published on October 30. The book arrives as Ireland's national broadcaster marks the centenary of 2RN, … [Read more...] about RTÉ producer marks a century of Irish radio with new book