MOTORISTS have been urged to “slow down and help save lives” while out enjoying the long weekend ahead. The Easter bank holidays begins tomorrow, with people across the country expected to make the most of the spring weather and the four-day weekend by getting out and about. Those in Northern Ireland can expect to see an increased police presence while on their travels, the … [Read more...] about Increased police presence over Easter weekend as officers crack down on speeding
Increased police presence over Easter weekend as officers crack down on speeding
Irish Government agrees to share material with Omagh Bombing inquiry
THE Irish Government has formally agreed to share material with the Omagh Bombing Inquiry. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chairman of the Inquiry, Lord Alan Turnbull confirming their commitment on “matters relating to the disclosure of materials to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry”. First announced in February 2023, the Inquiry is … [Read more...] about Irish Government agrees to share material with Omagh Bombing inquiry
Watch found in Titanic passenger’s pocket expected to fetch £50k at auction
A POCKET watch found among the belongings of a man who died in the Titanic disaster is expected to fetch up to £50k at auction this month. The watch was found in the coat worn by Hans Givard, a Danish 27-year-old who was travelling on the ill-fated ocean liner with two friends. Hans Givard was a passenger on board the ill-fated Titanic (Pic:Henry Aldridge & Son) It is one … [Read more...] about Watch found in Titanic passenger’s pocket expected to fetch £50k at auction
The Master of Suspense Had Irish Roots!
By Kevin Lewis
August/September 1999
His mother was Irish born Emma Jane Whelan. His father’s mother was also Irish. Hitchcock was educated at a Jesuit school and remained a devout Catholic through out his life. Hitchcock also adapted Irish playwright Sean O’Casey’s “Juno and the Paycock” for the screen. The name Alfred Hitchcock summons up images of the impassive, corpulent, bald-headed man in a black suit who … [Read more...] about The Master of Suspense Had Irish Roots!
Incredibly rare Irish whiskey from silent distillery goes on sale… with hefty price tag
AN INCREDIBLY rare Irish whiskey from a silent distillery has gone on sale, though to get your hands on it, you'll need deep pockets. Chapter Six is the final release in the Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection, a series produced from the last whiskey distilled at the old Midleton Distillery in Co. Cork One chapter has been released every year since 2020 to honour … [Read more...] about Incredibly rare Irish whiskey from silent distillery goes on sale… with hefty price tag