FROM dairy farmers to mischievous 80-year-olds, Kildare writer and Craicly founder Jane Gormley has gathered the stories of ordinary Irish people in her new book, A Seat by the Fire. Due out on October 26 through Cork-based publisher Mercier Press, the book brings together 22 stories from the people who have taken part in Craicly events over the past three years, alongside … [Read more...] about Jane Gormley brings Irish voices to the page
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Young boy in ‘critical’ condition following collision with car
A YOUNG boy is in a critical condition in hospital after being involved in a collision while riding his bike. The seven-year-old collided with a car in Coleraine on September 13. “We received a report at approximately 6.40pm on September 13 that a collision had occurred between a young boy, who had been riding his bicycle, and a black Volkswagon Sirocco in the Warnocks Lane … [Read more...] about Young boy in ‘critical’ condition following collision with car
Man beaten with metal bar while masked burglars ransack home
A MAN was taken to hospital after being beaten by masked burglars in his home. The incident happened in Co. Antrim on the evening of September 13. Two men entered the house in the Carson Street area of Larne at around 11.20pm that night. “A report was received at approximately 11.20pm on September 13 that two masked men, wearing all black and with their faces covered, entered a … [Read more...] about Man beaten with metal bar while masked burglars ransack home
Trump puts Irish unity center stage during Irish visit
DONALD TRUMP thrust Irish unity back into the political spotlight during a whirlwind visit to Ireland, declaring that he would “love to see” the country united and suggesting that it might as well happen now. The US president’s unexpected intervention came after talks with Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Farmleigh House in Dublin’s Phoenix Park. “I don’t want to cause any problems, … [Read more...] about Trump puts Irish unity center stage during Irish visit
Man charged to court over bus hijacking in Co. Tyrone
POLICE investigating the hijacking of a bus in Co. Tyrone have charged a man to court. Shortly before 1pm on Saturday, police received a report that a bus had been hijacked in the Beltany Road area of Omagh. It was reported that a man, believed to be armed with a knife, had allowed the passengers to leave the bus. However, the driver was kept on board before the vehicle made … [Read more...] about Man charged to court over bus hijacking in Co. Tyrone