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Brendan Gleeson honoured for ‘commitment to social justice’

May 27, 2025 by

BRENDAN GLEESON has been honoured in his hometown for his acting success and his commitment to ‘social justice’. The Dubliner, who has starred in the likes of Braveheart, Michael Collins and the Harry Potter films, more recently won critical acclaim for his role in The Banshees of Inisherin, for which he was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar. This week the star was … [Read more...] about Brendan Gleeson honoured for ‘commitment to social justice’

Irish leaders welcome Trump’s extension to pause on higher EU tariffs

May 27, 2025 by

PRESIDENT Trump has confirmed he will extend the delay on impending higher tariffs on EU goods entering the US until July 9. Concerns were raised over the weekend when the US leader indicated he may apply a 50 per cent tariff on EU goods which would take effect on June 1. He has since confirmed that this will not happen, following a call with European Commission President … [Read more...] about Irish leaders welcome Trump’s extension to pause on higher EU tariffs

Construction work begins on landmark social housing project in Dublin

May 27, 2025 by

THE sod was turned this week on a much-anticipated social housing project in Dublin. Construction work has officially begun on Blackbird Park in Cabra, north Dublin for the Focus Housing Association development, which is part of the homeless and housing charity Focus Ireland. When completed, the 2.03-hectare site, which was gifted to the charity by the Dominican Sisters, will … [Read more...] about Construction work begins on landmark social housing project in Dublin

Arrests made after Belfast stabbing

May 27, 2025 by

TWO men have been arrested following a stabbing attack in Belfast. Police were called to the incident in the Falls Road at 2.45am yesterday morning (May 26). “Shortly before 2.45am, officers received a report of an altercation involving two men in the Falls Road area,’ the PSNI’s Sergeant Pattison confirmed in a statement. “It was reported that one of them men fled the scene … [Read more...] about Arrests made after Belfast stabbing

Ireland’s Legal Revolution: How Recent Court Rulings and Policy Changes are Reshaping Law Firms

May 27, 2025 by

THE Irish legal landscape is undergoing transformative changes, driven by recent court rulings and progressive policy shifts that are reshaping how law firms operate. From landmark judgments to legislative updates, these changes are redefining the boundaries of legal practice, impacting everything from corporate governance to individual rights. For firms such as P.A. Duffy … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Legal Revolution: How Recent Court Rulings and Policy Changes are Reshaping Law Firms

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May 8, 1895

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was born Peter John Sheen in El Paso, Illinois, on this day in 1895. The Archbishop, who is often referred to as the first televangelist, was known for his preaching especially on radio. For 20 years he hosted The Catholic Hour on radio (1930-1950), which drew over four million listeners. In 1951 he moved to television presenting “Life is Worth Living” (1951-1957), and “The Fulton Sheen Show” (1961-1968). He received an Emmy for his work and was said to have had an audience of 30 million viewers. Sheen died in 1979 and is was buried in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York. Sheen’s cause for canonization was opened in 2002 and he is now referred to as a Servant of God.

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