World’s only LGTBQ+ matchmaking festival returns to Ireland this month

THE world’s only LGTBQ+ matchmaking festival will return to Ireland later this month. Three days of music, comedy, drag artists and DJs are planned for The Outing which will be back in Co. Clare from February 14-16. “After what has been a tough January for everybody, we are excited to bring The Outing back for its 12th year,” organiser Eddie McGuinness said this week. “The … [Read more...] about World’s only LGTBQ+ matchmaking festival returns to Ireland this month

TECHNICIANS from across Britain and Europe are providing support in Ireland as thousands of properties remain without electricity due to Storm Éowyn. Nearly 800,000 homes, farms and businesses lost power when the storm hit in the early hours of January 24, bringing record wind speeds of up to 183km/h in some areas. Broadband repair crews at work in the The Glebe, County … [Read more...] about British and EU crews provide support in Ireland as Storm Éowyn cleanup continues

A FUNDING injection of €1.5m has been announced to promote Irish arts and culture across the globe this year. The grants will benefit 192 projects taking place in over 34 countries, covering circus, dance, film, literature, music, theatre and visual arts. The London Irish Centre in Camden is among the grant recipients Projects being supported in Britain include tours by musical … [Read more...] about €1.5m funding announced to support Irish arts across the globe

TÁNAISTE Simon Harris has said he is 'gravely concerned' about an Israeli ban on a UN aid agency operating in Israel and Occupied East Jerusalem. Founded in 1949, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNWRA) supports almost 6m Palestinians across Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria. Israel this week claimed that more than 2,135 of UNRWA's … [Read more...] about Tánaiste ‘gravely concerned’ by Israel’s ban on UN aid agency that supports Palestinian refugees

A MAN has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually assaulting two children. Christopher McCormack, 63, of Campion Way, Sheringham, Norfolk, was jailed at Norwich Crown Court on Thursday and was also handed a further two years on licence. "McCormack's offending was relentless and sustained, causing years of suffering for his victims," said Detective Constable Pippa … [Read more...] about Man jailed for 25 years for sexually assaulting two children