‘A great and unique talent’: President Higgins leads tributes following death of Irish post Paul Durcan

PRESIDENT Michael D. Higgins has led the tributes to Irish poet Paul Durcan, who has passed away at the age of 80. Author of more than 20 volumes of poetry, he was known for his sharp, satirical voice as well as his outspoken, comic but often moving work. "Ireland has lost the poet with the keenest sense of its absurdity and the lost opportunities for love and feeling," said … [Read more...] about ‘A great and unique talent’: President Higgins leads tributes following death of Irish post Paul Durcan

POLICE have charged a man with attempted murder after a car collided with pedestrians in Co. Down. The incident occurred on Main Street in Millisle shortly after 11pm on Saturday and saw two people taken to hospital with serious injuries. Alliance North Down MLA Connie Egan said her thoughts were with the injured pair as she condemned the 'reckless' incident. Police received a … [Read more...] about Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car collides with pedestrians in Co. Down

ONE of the two teenagers who died after getting into difficulty in the sea in Co. Donegal last week has been described as 'a true ambassador of hope'. Emmanuel Familola, 16, died in the tragedy in Buncrana last week, as did his friend Matt Sibanda, 18. Emmanuel's funeral was held yesterday at St Mary's Oratory in the town, where a vigil was held for the two teenagers last … [Read more...] about ‘A true ambassador of hope’: Funeral takes place of Emmanuel Familola who died in Donegal tragedy

THOUSANDS of people descended on Dublin on Saturday to join the National Demonstration for Palestine. Organised by the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC), the event saw supporters march from the Garden of Remembrance to Molesworth Street near Dáil Éireann. It also heard speakers call for an end to the bombardment in Gaza, as well as criticising the Irish Government … [Read more...] about Thousands attend National Demonstration for Palestine in Dublin

THE TÁNAISTE has said the government is committed to finding 'truth and justice' for the Dublin-Monaghan bombings. Simon Harris was speaking yesterday on the 51st anniversary of the bombings, which occurred on May 17, 1974, claiming the lives of 34 people. In Dublin, 27 people — including a mother and her unborn baby — were killed when three car bombs exploded in the city … [Read more...] about Tánaiste says government committed to finding ‘truth and justice’ for Dublin-Monaghan bombings