THE NEW Portal project connection Dublin and New York City via a 24/7 livestream has been temporarily halted following reports of inappropriate behaviour. The artwork, which went live on Wednesday, May 8, was turned off on Monday following several incidents, including flashing and the sharing of sensitive images. According to a Twitter post from the Portals team on Wednesday … [Read more...] about Dublin-NYC Portal project paused following inappropriate behaviour
Dublin-NYC Portal project paused following inappropriate behaviour
Attempted murder investigation after man tries to set two people on fire in Do. Down
POLICE have launched an attempted murder investigation after a man entered a house in Co. Down and attempted to set two occupants on fire. One of the victims was also stabbed in the face during the incident, which occurred in Downpatrick during the early hours of Wednesday. Investigators are now appealing for information and witnesses following the shocking attack. Petrol … [Read more...] about Attempted murder investigation after man tries to set two people on fire in Do. Down
Man who injured two people after driving car at them is jailed for eight years
A MAN who seriously injured two people by driving a car at them following an altercation in North Belfast has been jailed for eight years. Joshua Dowd, 31, pleaded guilty in November 2023 to grievous bodily harm with intent, attempted grievous bodily harm with intent and criminal damage. At Laganside Crown Court today, he was handed an eight-year prison sentence for the … [Read more...] about Man who injured two people after driving car at them is jailed for eight years
Hunger Memorials in America
Some crimes are so terrible, an affront to humanity, that they are impossible to capture in a memorial. But it could be said that memorials are for the living, not for the dead, a way to comfort the survivors, a way to redeem the suffering through beauty, and a reminder that we have to care for the hungry citizens in the world today. New York Thousands suffering in … [Read more...] about Hunger Memorials in America
Finding Our Roots
For many Irish Americans traveling to the Emerald Isle, the chance to track down family histories and conduct genealogical research is one of the largest draws. Failte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority, offers information on how best to prepare for genealogical research in Ireland. They recommend first gathering as much information as possible on known … [Read more...] about Finding Our Roots