THE BISHOP OF LIMERICK has condemned an arson attack on the county's Islamic Cultural Centre, describing it as 'shocking and worrying'. It is believed a man threw a petrol bomb through a window at the centre in Dooradoyle in the early hours of Thursday morning. A person who was in the centre at the time raised the alarm and crews from the Limerick Fire Service extinguished the … [Read more...] about Bishop of Limerick condemns ‘shocking and worrying’ arson attack on county’s Islamic Cultural Centre
Bishop of Limerick condemns ‘shocking and worrying’ arson attack on county’s Islamic Cultural Centre
Gardaí following ‘definite line of inquiry’ after man fled fatal Co. Limerick collision
GARDAÍ investigating a fatal collision in Co. Limerick from which a man fled have said they are following a 'definite line of inquiry'. The three-vehicle collision occurred on the N24 near Grange West, Boher at around 11.10pm on Friday. The driver of one of the cars, a woman in her 30s who was the only occupant of the car, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. A man in … [Read more...] about Gardaí following ‘definite line of inquiry’ after man fled fatal Co. Limerick collision
Andy Farrell praises character of Ireland’s players after seeing off stubborn Italy in Six Nations
IRELAND Head Coach Andy Farrell praised the character of his players after they saw off a stubborn challenge from Italy to get off the mark in this year's Six nations. Following last week's opening 36-14 defeat to France in Paris, Farrell made six changes for the visit of Italy, which ultimately saw three players make their Six Nations debuts. Ulster pair Cormac Izuchukwu and … [Read more...] about Andy Farrell praises character of Ireland’s players after seeing off stubborn Italy in Six Nations
We Should Celebrate Diversity, Not Cancel it
By Michael Dowling
February 14, 2026
February 14, 2026
America’s power, brand, and strength were built by the diverse talents and contributions of all immigrants. In late spring 1831, French philosopher, diplomat, and historian Alexis de Tocqueville came to New York City and spent the next five months traveling across the United States. The young nation was experiencing its first major wave of immigration during … [Read more...] about We Should Celebrate Diversity, Not Cancel it
‘Heartbeat of The Pogues’: Tributes as band’s drummer Andrew Ranken passes away
ANDREW RANKEN, drummer with folk punk band The Pogues, has died at the age of 72. A statement on the band's website and social media channels revealed that Ranken, a founder member of the band, passed away on Tuesday. The statement described Ranken as the 'heartbeat of The Pogues'. Born in London in 1953, Ranken first began playing drums at the age of 14. Commitments with … [Read more...] about ‘Heartbeat of The Pogues’: Tributes as band’s drummer Andrew Ranken passes away