CARDINAL Timothy Michael Dolan, Archbishop of New York, shared a video this month in which he appears with Sister Mary Bosco in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. The 100-year-old Irish nun, a Sister of Mercy, taught him as a young boy in Missouri. Cardinal Dolan is now back in the US after being in Rome participating in the conclave in which Pope Leo XIV was elected. The cardinal is seen … [Read more...] about Cardinal Dolan visits 100-year-old nun who taught him in his early years
Cardinal Dolan visits 100-year-old nun who taught him in his early years
Teen accused of killing Irish chef to be tried as juvenile
A US judge has ruled that the teenager accused of the fatal shooting of Irish chef Shaun Brady in Kansas City, Missouri, will be tried as a juvenile—a decision that has sparked protests from the extensive Irish community in Missouri. Shaun Brady, originally from Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, was shot and killed on August 28, 2024, while at his bar and restaurant in the city’s … [Read more...] about Teen accused of killing Irish chef to be tried as juvenile
Donaldson trial rescheduled for November
THE trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, on historical sexual offence charges is now expected to begin in November. Originally due to commence in March, the proceedings were postponed due to Lady Donaldson’s ill health. Newry Crown Court was told on Friday that she continues to receive medical treatment, with an updated health … [Read more...] about Donaldson trial rescheduled for November
On Famine and Native Americans: President Higgins leads Ireland’s Commemoration
By Turlough McConnell The President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins paid tribute to the First Nations of Canada and Native Americans for their contributions to Irish Famine relief in 1847 at the National Famine Commemoration Day ceremony held in Kilmallock, County Limerick, on May 17th. Speaking at the event, he acknowledged donations from the Choctaws and Cherokees in the United … [Read more...] about On Famine and Native Americans: President Higgins leads Ireland’s Commemoration
Plans to reform triple lock on Irish overseas troop deployment confirmed
TÁNAISTE Simon Harris, has confirmed that the Irish government will bring forward legislation later this month to change the triple lock mechanism that governs the deployment of Irish Defence Forces overseas. Mr Harris, who is also Minister for Defence, was speaking at the annual PDFORRA conference in Co. Clare. “PDFORRA’ stands for Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks … [Read more...] about Plans to reform triple lock on Irish overseas troop deployment confirmed