Former Sky Sports pundit and former footballer Chris Kamara has paid tribute to legendary GAA commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, who passed away at the age of 93 this week. Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh is forever known as one of the GAA's greatest voices. The Kerry native began his sports commentary work in 1949 and retired in 2010 after many years of service. Tributes across … [Read more...] about Chris Kamara leads tributes to legendary GAA figure Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh
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Man charged over burglary and hit-and-run which struck two women
A MAN has been arrested and charged in connection with a burglary and a hit-and-run which hit two women. On June 23 police were called to reports of a burglary in the Dublin Road area of Cloghoge, Newry. A white BMW X5 had been stolen from outside a house that morning. Later in the day police received a second report that two women were struck by the same type of car in the … [Read more...] about Man charged over burglary and hit-and-run which struck two women
Irish volunteers across Britain honoured at annual awards
A RAFT of volunteers serving the Irish community in Britain have been honoured at an annual awards ceremony. Irish in Britain (IIB) held its 2024 Annual Volunteer Awards at the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith this month, where they recognised the transformational power of volunteering to people’s lives and its ability to “bring communities together”. “It is worth … [Read more...] about Irish volunteers across Britain honoured at annual awards
Ministers across island of Ireland pledge to work together to promote sustainable tourism
MINISTERS from across Ireland have agreed to work together to promote sustainable tourism on the island. At a North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) Tourism Sectoral meeting Northern Ireland’s Tourism Minister Conor Murphy and the Republic of Ireland’s Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin signed a joint statement supporting sustainable tourism. The meeting, held yesterday, was … [Read more...] about Ministers across island of Ireland pledge to work together to promote sustainable tourism
‘Pointless vandalism’: Phone mast damaged in arson attack is ‘not the first’
A PHONE mast was left with extensive damage following an arson attack in west Belfast. The incident occurred in the early hours of yesterday morning (June 24) in the Distillery Street area. “Around 12.15am, police were advised by NI Fire and Rescue Service that its crews were battling a mast fire off Distillery Street,” the PSNI confirmed. “Officers assisted by closing part of … [Read more...] about ‘Pointless vandalism’: Phone mast damaged in arson attack is ‘not the first’