Funeral of Brother Kevin hears how he was ‘fearless, relentless’ in pursuit of justice for poor

THE FUNERAL of Brother Kevin Crowley has heard how he was 'fearless [and] relentless' in his pursuit of justice for the poor in Ireland. The Capuchin friar, who founded the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin in 1969, was remembered at his funeral Mass at St Mary of the Angels church in Dublin on Saturday. After more than five decades, the centre he founded has gone from supporting … [Read more...] about Funeral of Brother Kevin hears how he was ‘fearless, relentless’ in pursuit of justice for poor

RETAILER Lidl Ireland has unveiled a jacket inspired by Oasis ahead of the band's forthcoming reunion shows at Croke Park next month. The 'Lidl by Lidl' jacket — a play on the band's 2002 hit Little By Little — goes on sale at 10am on Wednesday, with all proceeds going to charity. The garment was inspired by singer Liam Gallagher's collaboration with fashion brand Berghaus last … [Read more...] about Lidl Ireland unveils Oasis-inspired jacket ahead of band’s Croke Park reunion shows

POLICE are investigating a possible link between three 'terrifying' early-morning street robberies in Belfast. In each of the incidents, which occurred on Saturday morning, the three victims were threatened by a number of men who claimed they were armed with a knife. Two of the victims were assaulted, with one requiring hospital treatment. "It is absolutely unacceptable that … [Read more...] about Police investigate possible link between ‘terrifying’ early-morning Belfast robberies

A NEW exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of Irish actor Richard Harris has opened in his native Co. Limerick. 'From Dickie to Richard — Richard Harris: Role of a Lifetime' offers a unique glimpse inside the life of the award-winning actor and global star, who never lost his deep connection to his hometown. Described as a 'homecoming' for the late actor, who passed away … [Read more...] about Richard Harris ‘homecoming’ exhibition opens in Co. Limerick

THOUSANDS of people attended a pro-life march in Dublin on Saturday as organisers warned of 'spiralling' abortion rates in Ireland. Around 2,000 people joined the Rally for Life as it made its way from Parnell Square to Custom House Quay. Demonstrators waved flags reading 'Life Will Win' and 'Stop Aborting Our Future' as organisers claimed the failure to offer supports to women … [Read more...] about Thousands attend pro-life march in Dublin as organisers warn of ‘spiralling’ abortion rates