‘Special day’ as Irish running group connecting refugees with locals launches in Britain

AN Irish running group which brings refugees together with locals in the areas they now call home has launched in Britain. Founded in Cork in 2018, Sanctuary Runners uses running, jogging and walking to bring together asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants with local residents to promote “solidarity-through-sports”. The brainchild of former Irish Post sports editor Graham … [Read more...] about ‘Special day’ as Irish running group connecting refugees with locals launches in Britain

ACCORDING to the Central Bank of Ireland, the US’ growing demand for weight-loss drugs have led to a massive rise in exports in the first half of the year. Companies racing to export to the US before Trump's tariffs take effect are the major reason for the spike. March marked a record month, with $25bn in exports to the US - a fourfold increase from March 2024. The bank noted … [Read more...] about Weight loss drugs lead to a surge in Irish exports to America

TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of Slane Castle owner Lord Henry Mount Charles at the age of 74. His family issued a statement today confirming his death, following a “long and valiant battle with cancer”. “It is with profound sadness that the family of Lord Henry Mount Charles, The Marquess Conyngham announce his peaceful passing in the late hours of June 18th … [Read more...] about Slane Castle owner Lord Henry Mount Charles dies following cancer battle

THE family of a pensioner who was murdered in his home said they are in “complete shock” following his death. John Murray was found unconscious at home in Chiswick last year. Police officers were called to his address in Carlton Road, Chiswick on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Despite the efforts of emergency services to save his life, he was later pronounced dead at the scene. A … [Read more...] about ‘Devastated’ family pay tribute to grandfather murdered in his home

POLICE have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a hit-and-run collision in Derry. Two cars were involved in the incident which happened at around 3pm on June 17. “A report was received shortly after 3pm of a collision in the Rugby Avenue area of the town,” a PSNI spokesperson said. “It’s understood a small vehicle collided into the back of a White Kia Sorento vehicle, … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after hit-and-run in Derry