Every once in a lifetime or so comes an opportunity to reflect on truly historic news which affects all Irish Americans of whatever class or creed. The peace agreement signed in Northern Ireland on Good Friday after much burning of the midnight oil by all the parties concerned qualifies for the term "historic" and has been portrayed as much by the world media. There are many … [Read more...] about Historic Times in Ireland
Historic Times in Ireland
Woman charged with murder following fatal stabbing of 61-year-old man
A WOMAN has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 61-year-old man in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Peter Lynch was discovered with suspected stab wounds having reportedly sustained a serious assault in Walden End on the night of Wednesday, June 19. He was taken to hospital but sadly died a short time later. A woman in her 30s was arrested on suspicion of murder … [Read more...] about Woman charged with murder following fatal stabbing of 61-year-old man
Teenager dies in collision in Co. Kildare
A TEENAGER has died after a car was involved in a single-vehicle collision in Co. Kildare. The incident happened on the Clane Road (R403) in Celbridge at around 10.30pm last night. "The driver and sole occupant of the car, an adult male (teens), was fatally injured," read a garda statement. The local coroner has been notified and arrangements are being made for a post-mortem … [Read more...] about Teenager dies in collision in Co. Kildare
Gardaí concerned for welfare of man missing from Dublin for more than two weeks
GARDAÍ are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a man who has been missing from Dublin for more than two weeks. Damien Downes, 43, was last seen in the Whitechurch area of Dublin 16 on Monday, July 22. Mr Downes is described as being approximately 5' 11" in height with a stocky build, brown hair and brown eyes. When last seen, he was wearing jeans with … [Read more...] about Gardaí concerned for welfare of man missing from Dublin for more than two weeks
Youth injured in hate crime as shop in West Belfast attacked
POLICE are treating an assault on a youth in West Belfast last night as a hate crime. The incident occurred after a shop on the Falls Road, believed to be owned by a migrant family, was attacked by a group of young people. Local politicians have condemned the attack while also praising members of the community for coming to the aid of the shop owners. The PSNI said that at … [Read more...] about Youth injured in hate crime as shop in West Belfast attacked