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A FUNDRAISER for the family of a man who died after being hit by a car in the West Midlands has exceeded £15,000. Aiden Perris, 47, who was originally from Dublin, passed away following the collision on Boldmere Road in Sutton Coldfield at 10.20pm on Thursday, July 25. A woman arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been released under … [Read more...] about Fundraiser for family of ‘true Irishman’ who died after being hit by a car in West Midlands exceeds £15,000

POLICE in Belfast have said they will use 'every tool at our disposal' to identify those involved in disorder in the city on Saturday. The violence flared following an anti-immigration protest outside Belfast City Hall, where an anti-racism demonstration was also taking place. Several politicians have condemned the violence, which saw businesses and property damaged while … [Read more...] about Police ‘working hard to identify all those responsible’ for Belfast disorder as four arrested

AN IRISH author's debut novel has been longlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize literary award. Colin Barrett's Wild Houses is one of 13 novels up for the prestigious accolade, with judges describing the work as 'a slow-burn study of character and fate that's also an edge-of-your-seat thriller'. Co. Mayo native Barrett, who has previously released two collections of short stories, … [Read more...] about Irish author’s debut novel longlisted for prestigious Booker Prize

GARDAÍ have appealed for information on the whereabouts of a woman who has been missing from her Co. Sligo home for more than a month. Amy Conway, 37, was reported missing from her home in Sligo Town on Wednesday, June 26. According to gardaí, she was last seen in the Galway City area. Ms Conway is described as being approximately 5' 6" in height, with a medium build, brown … [Read more...] about Gardaí appeal for information on Co. Sligo woman missing for more than a month

POLITICIANS have condemned violent disturbances in Belfast on Saturday, during which several businesses were damaged, with two being set on fire. Trouble flared following an anti-immigration protest at Belfast City Hall, where an anti-racism demonstration was also being held. Similar anti-immigration protests have taken place across England this week following the killing of … [Read more...] about Politicians condemn violent disturbances in Belfast as police treat criminal damage as hate crimes