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MPs to discuss path to Irish border poll in Westminster debate

May 15, 2025 by

MPS will take part in a meeting in Westminster this month to discuss the best path to a poll on a united Ireland. A debate will take place on the barriers facing the poll featuring SDLP MP Colum Eastwood, Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen and author Kevin Meagher, whose book A United Ireland tackles the issue. The event, due to take place at Portcullis House on May 20, has been organised … [Read more...] about MPs to discuss path to Irish border poll in Westminster debate

Man charged with murder and attempted murder in Belfast

May 15, 2025 by

A MAN will appear in a Belfast court today charged with murder and attempted murder. The 50-year-old was arrested in north Belfast on Tusday (May 13) following a search by the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team. He has since been charged with the attempted murder of taxi driver Sean O'Reilly, who was killed in the Bell Steel Manor area of west Belfast, and the murder of Danny … [Read more...] about Man charged with murder and attempted murder in Belfast

Family of murder victim pay tribute to ‘proud Irishman’ who died after being robbed in London

May 14, 2025 by

THE FAMILY of an elderly Irishman who died after being robbed in London have paid tribute to their 'funny and charming' loved one. John Mackey, 87, was taken to hospital following the incident in Goodchild Road in the Manor House district of Hackney shortly before 6pm on Tuesday, May 6. Sadly, the Co. Kilkenny native passed away in hospital two days later. Peter Augustine, 58, … [Read more...] about Family of murder victim pay tribute to ‘proud Irishman’ who died after being robbed in London

Fundraiser to support families of Buncrana teenagers raises more than €37,000

May 14, 2025 by

A FUNDRAISER to support the families of two teenagers who died in Co. Donegal at the weekend has raised more than €37,000. Emmanuel Familola, 16, and Matt Sibanda, 18, died after getting into difficulty in the water at Buncrana on Saturday. Emmanuel was rescued from the water but sadly passed away later in hospital, while the body of Matt was recovered from the water between … [Read more...] about Fundraiser to support families of Buncrana teenagers raises more than €37,000

Mother says there is ‘no justice’ as driver sentenced over death of two girls in Co. Monaghan collision

May 14, 2025 by

A WOMAN whose daughter and her best friend died in a collision on the way to their debs ball has said there is 'no justice' after the driver was jailed for seven years. Theresa McCann was speaking outside Monaghan Circuit Court today after 61-year-old Anthony McGinn was sentenced over the collision, which occurred on July 31, 2023. Ms McCann's daughter Kiea, 17, and her best … [Read more...] about Mother says there is ‘no justice’ as driver sentenced over death of two girls in Co. Monaghan collision

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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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