Moycullen DNA project uncovers family connections across the world

A MAN living thousands of miles away in California is helping to reconnect people around the world with their roots in a small village in the west of Ireland. Brian O'Halloran, who lives in San Jose, has been working with the Moycullen Heritage Group on a DNA project that has already mapped more than 25,000 people connected to the Galway parish. “My grandparents came from … [Read more...] about Moycullen DNA project uncovers family connections across the world

A WOMAN who was repeatedly mocked by her boss for being Irish has been awarded a £23k payout following an employment tribunal. Bernadette Hayes was employed as a bookmaker at West Leeds Civils in Leeds when she was subjected to what a judge has ruled as “racial harassment”. Over a period of six months, from December 2023 to June 2024, the firm's director Mick Atkins regularly … [Read more...] about Irish woman repeatedly called ‘potato’ by boss wins £23k in racial harassment payout

THE Irish Government has approved proposed legislation which will allow former ministers to provide evidence to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan confirmed this week that he has obtained approval for the International Co-operation (Omagh Bombing Inquiry) Bill 2026. The legislation, which will be published later this week, is designed to allow oral … [Read more...] about Irish Government approves Bill allowing former ministers to give evidence to Omagh Bombing Inquiry

TWO men have been arrested after a car was stolen from a property in Co. Antrim. Officers were called after a white VW Tiguan was stolen from the drive of a home in Newtownabbey on the evening of Sunday, March 8 “It was reported that shortly after 9pm, entry was gained to a property in the Catherine Court area and a male suspect took the keys of a white VW Tiguan, which he made … [Read more...] about Two men arrested after stolen car collides with police vehicle

FOR Helen Riddell, the connection between Britain and Ireland has always been part of everyday life. “My mother is from Bere Island in County Cork, and my father was from Galway.” Despite growing up in England, “Every school holiday we were out the door and off to Bere Island". Those visits eventually turned into something more permanent. Riddell first moved to the island in … [Read more...] about Preserving Bere Island’s past while building its future