SINN Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has officially ruled herself out of the running in the upcoming Irish presidential election. Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, McDonald said her name is “no longer in the mix” for the presidency and emphasised the importance of “leading from the front” as the country navigates pressing economic challenges. “I’ve considered very carefully what … [Read more...] about Mary Lou McDonald rules out presidential run
Mary Lou McDonald rules out presidential run
Appeal for information on man wanted for 2002 murder of his father and attempted murder of his mother
POLICE appealing for information on a man wanted in connection with the murder of his father and attempted murder of his mother have revealed he has links to Northern Ireland. John O'Hare, 51, and his 44-year-old wife Diane were attacked in their home in Oxton, Merseyside in December 2002. Mr O'Hare was killed while his wife was left with life-changing injuries, which … [Read more...] about Appeal for information on man wanted for 2002 murder of his father and attempted murder of his mother
Irish Bishop says first saints canonised by Pope Leo can inspire young people to connect with Jesus
AN IRISH bishop has said the first saints to be canonised by Pope Leo XIV can act as an inspiration to young people to strengthen their connection to Christ. Father Fintan Gavin, Bishop of Cork and Ross, was speaking ahead of Sunday's canonisation Mass for Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis. In his homily in front of more than 80,000 people in St Peter's Square — including … [Read more...] about Irish Bishop says first saints canonised by Pope Leo can inspire young people to connect with Jesus
Man dies after getting into difficulty in water in Co. Dublin
A MAN in his 70s has died after getting into difficulty in the water in Co. Dublin. Gardaí were alerted to the incident at Skerries at around 10am on Saturday. The man was removed from the water but was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. "Gardai and emergency services were alerted to an incident where a male, aged in his 70s, encountered difficulty in the water at Skerries, … [Read more...] about Man dies after getting into difficulty in water in Co. Dublin
Sinn Féin to raise issue of ‘horrifying’ sectarian and racist attacks in North Belfast when Assembly reconvenes
SINN FÉIN has said it will raise reports of 'horrifying' sectarian and racist attacks in North Belfast when the Northern Ireland Assembly reconvenes tomorrow. Last week, the party's MP for North Belfast, John Finucane, condemned reports of Catholic families being subjected to sectarian intimidation in the Annalee Street area. Meanwhile, the BBC reports that police are … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin to raise issue of ‘horrifying’ sectarian and racist attacks in North Belfast when Assembly reconvenes