A SURVIVOR of the Stardust tragedy has said the opening of a new arts space at the site of the blaze is a “bittersweet moment”. Some 48 people died when a fire broke out in the Dublin nightclub in the early hours of February 14, 1981. An inquest into the deaths, which concluded earlier this year, returned a verdict of ‘unlawful killing' regarding each person who died in the … [Read more...] about Stardust survivor says arts space opening at site of tragedy is ‘bittersweet moment’
Stardust survivor says arts space opening at site of tragedy is ‘bittersweet moment’
Kneecap dominates at British Film Awards
NORTHERN Irish film Kneecap dominated at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) scooping the top gong at the glitzy ceremony held over the weekend. Kneecap bandmates Mo Chara (Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh), Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Cairealláin) and DJ Próvaí (JJ Ó Dochartaigh), who all star in the film, were on hand to collect the awards at the ceremony held at The Roundhouse in Camden, … [Read more...] about Kneecap dominates at British Film Awards
Process to repeal controversial Legacy Act begins
THE formal process required to repeal Britain’s controversial Legacy Act has begun. Brought in by the Conservative government, the Act introduced a ban on inquests and civil actions related to Troubles-era crimes. It also saw those who co-operate with the newly established Independent Commission for Reconciliation & Information Recovery (ICRIR) granted immunity from … [Read more...] about Process to repeal controversial Legacy Act begins
Appeal for witnesses after pedestrian dies in Co. Wexford collision
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a pedestrian died in a collision in Co. Wexford. A woman, aged in her 50s died after being hit by a car on the N25 at Stokestown at around 7.10pm on Sunday, December 8. “The collision involved a car and a pedestrian,” the police force confirmed. “The pedestrian, a woman aged in her 50s, was fatally injured,” they add. “No … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after pedestrian dies in Co. Wexford collision
Young man in critical condition following e-scooter incident in Co. Kerry
A YOUNG man is in a critical condition in hospital following an e-scooter incident in Co. Kerry on Saturday evening. Gardaí said the incident occurred at around 6.30pm on Saint Brendan's Road in Tralee. The man, aged in his late teens, had been travelling on an e-scooter and was discovered in the road with serious injuries. He was taken to University Hospital Kerry, where his … [Read more...] about Young man in critical condition following e-scooter incident in Co. Kerry