IRELAND will effectively go into lockdown overnight as it braces for the impact of what is being forecast as the “worst storm it has ever seen”. Storm Éowyn is set make landfall in the early hours of tomorrow morning, with a nationwide red wind warning due to come into effect at various times across the country from tonight. The National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) met … [Read more...] about No schools or public transport as Ireland braces for ‘worst storm ever seen’
No schools or public transport as Ireland braces for ‘worst storm ever seen’
Investigation underway after serious assault left two men injured in Belfast
AN INVESTIGATION is underway after two men were attacked in Belfast. Officers attended the scene of an altercation in the Templemore Avenue area of east Belfast at around 2.30am this morning. One man, aged in his 50s, was stabbed in the neck during the attack and left with serious injuries. He remains in hospital in a serious, but stable, condition. The assault happened in … [Read more...] about Investigation underway after serious assault left two men injured in Belfast
Women and beer – how two female pint experts plan to shatter the stereotypes
A PAIR of pint experts will take to the stage in London next month to shatter the stereotypes that exist around women and beer. Irish writer Ali Dunworth and British beer expert Melissa Cole will tackle the female connection to the pint and the role of women in the history of brewing at an event due to take place at the plush British department store Fortnum & Mason. The … [Read more...] about Women and beer – how two female pint experts plan to shatter the stereotypes
Seán MacBride: International Statesman
By Michael Farrell
April 1986
CO-FOUNDER OF AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL - 1961 UNITED NATIONS COMMISSIONER FOR NAMIBIA - 1973 AWARDED THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE - 1974 THE LEVIN PEACE PRIZE - 1977 THE AMERICAN MEDAL FOR JUSTICE - 1978 Seán MacBride's career spans the history of independent Ireland. His father was executed by the British after the 1916 Rising, when Irish independence was first proclaimed. As a … [Read more...] about Seán MacBride: International Statesman
‘Horrifying’ figures show 298 people arrested for drink or drug driving in one month
SOME 298 people were arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving in December in Northern Ireland police figures reveal. Data released by the PSNI show hundred of drivers “ignored the warnings” over the festive period and got behind the wheel while under the influence of drink or drugs. The preliminary figures, collated for arrests made between December 1, 2024 and January 1, … [Read more...] about ‘Horrifying’ figures show 298 people arrested for drink or drug driving in one month