FORMER soldiers accused of giving false evidence to the Bloody Sunday Inquiry will not face prosecution over the claims the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has confirmed. Thirteen people were shot dead when soldiers opened fire on marchers during a civil rights march in Derry on January 30, 1972. The report of an inquiry into the massacre, led by Lord Saville and published in … [Read more...] about ‘Further blow’ to Bloody Sunday families as former soldiers will not face prosecution over perjury allegations
‘Further blow’ to Bloody Sunday families as former soldiers will not face prosecution over perjury allegations
POIGNANT PILGRIMAGE: Walk from Ireland to England will trace steps of Irish migrants fleeing Famine
A POIGNANT pilgrimage will take place next month where walkers will retrace the steps of hundreds of people forced to leave Ireland due to the Famine. The Famine Walk will honour the route taken by some 1,490 men, women and children at the height of An Gorta Mór – or The Great Hunger – in 1847. Evicted from their homes, and guided by a landlord’s land agent, those migrants left … [Read more...] about POIGNANT PILGRIMAGE: Walk from Ireland to England will trace steps of Irish migrants fleeing Famine
Cillian Murphy collects Lead Actor gong at Irish Film and Television Academy awards
CILLIAN MURPHY has added another gong to his trophy collection after winning the Lead Actor in a Film award at the annual Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) ceremony. The Cork native was named Lead Actor in a Film for his role in Chris Nolan’s blockbuster biopic Oppenheimer. Last month Murphy, who hails from Douglas, won Best Actor at the 96th Academy Awards in the Dolby … [Read more...] about Cillian Murphy collects Lead Actor gong at Irish Film and Television Academy awards
Families of Stardust victims will receive State apology following meeting with Taoiseach
THE families of the victims of the Stardust nightclub fire will receive a State apology this week, Taoiseach Simon Harris has confirmed. The campaigners have been commended for their ‘steadfast pursuit of justice’ after fresh inquests ruled their loved ones were ‘unlawfully killed’ last week. Some 70 members of the victims' families met with the Taosieach yesterday, with Mr … [Read more...] about Families of Stardust victims will receive State apology following meeting with Taoiseach
Driver who crashed into multiple cars after consuming seven pints and five tequila shots jailed
A MAN who drove away from a pub after consuming seven pints of lager and five shots of tequila has been jailed. Joseph Deardon was sentenced to two-and-a-half years after pleading guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drink. The 27-year-old, of Hathaway Drive in Bolton, was sentenced at Bolton Crown Court on April 19. The court … [Read more...] about Driver who crashed into multiple cars after consuming seven pints and five tequila shots jailed