Two viable devices removed following separate security alerts in Co. Antrim

TWO viable devices have been removed by police following separate security alerts in Co. Antrim on Saturday. In the first incident, police were called to a report of a suspicious object located at the Rathmore Drive area of Newtownabbey at around 12.50pm. "Officers attended and the object, which has been declared as a viable device, has been taken away for further forensic … [Read more...] about Two viable devices removed following separate security alerts in Co. Antrim

IRISH group Kneecap have said the response to their Coachella shows — where they criticised Israel and expressed their support for Palestine — is part of a 'coordinated smear campaign'. The hip-hop trio from Belfast played on consecutive weekends at the California festival, with messages displayed during the sets addressing the situation in the Middle East. However, the band … [Read more...] about Kneecap say backlash to band’s criticism of Israel at Coachella is a ‘coordinated smear campaign’

THE FUNERAL of Pope Francis heard how he wanted the church to be a home for everyone, particularly the marginalised. In turn, the appreciation in which the pontiff was held was reflected in the outpouring of affection for him in recent days, said Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. Delivering the homily, Cardinal Re said the image of Pope Francis giving a blessing on Easter Sunday, … [Read more...] about Homily remembers Pope Francis as pontiff who ‘chose to follow path of self-giving until the last day of his life’

AN IRISH delegation led by President Michael D. Higgins attended the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. The pontiff was laid to rest at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome following a funeral Mass at the Vatican. Italian officials say more than 400,000 people gathered at St Peter's Square for the funeral and lined the streets as the Pope's coffin was taken to his final … [Read more...] about President Michael D. Higgins leads Irish delegation at funeral of Pope Francis

FOR three decades, Flook have been at the cutting edge of folk music, blending dynamic energy with inventive musicality. There’s a chance to see them at the Todmorden Folk Festival on May 3. They’ll then be heading back to Ireland to appear at the Gradam Ceoil TG4 Awards 2025 – Live Broadcast at University Concert Hall, Limerick. There’s a further chance to see the band in … [Read more...] about Dynamic Anglo-Irish group Flook take top honours as TG4’s Grúpa Ceoil 2025