A TEENAGER has been sentenced for his involvement in riots which erupted in Belfast in last year. Diego Audley, of Mahee Close in the Belvoir estate area of south Belfast, was sentenced at Belfast Crown Court yesterday for his role in the disorder in the city in summer 2024. The 19-year-old pleaded guilty to riot and riotous behaviour at earlier hearings and was sentenced to a … [Read more...] about Teenager given community service order in connection with Belfast riots
Teenager given community service order in connection with Belfast riots
Texan billionaire’s private whiskey distillery plan in Kilkenny causes backlash
A PROPOSAL by Texas billionaire Kelcy Warren to build a private whiskey distillery on the grounds of Castletown Cox has drawn criticism from locals, who argue the project could disrupt the quiet rural character of the area. Warren is the chairman of US-based pipeline giant Energy Transfer and estimated to be worth over €7bn. The plans submitted show he intends to convert … [Read more...] about Texan billionaire’s private whiskey distillery plan in Kilkenny causes backlash
Author Cónal Creedon ‘privileged’ to receive Pride of Cork Award
NOVELIST Cónal Creedon has received a Pride of Cork Award recognising his ‘contribution to the arts’. The Cork-born author, who is also an award-winning playwright, documentary filmmaker and collaborative artist, received his award at a ceremony held at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa in Cork on October 19. “Last night was fabulous – such a positive atmosphere - it is a … [Read more...] about Author Cónal Creedon ‘privileged’ to receive Pride of Cork Award
Family pays tribute after ‘cherished’ cyclist dies following collision with car
THE family of a cyclist who died following a collision with a car have paid tribute to him. Jason O’Hanlon, from Hitchin in Hertfordshire, died after the electric bike he was riding collided with a white BMW. The incident happened at around 2pm on October 13 along Purwell Lane towards the junction with Willian Road. The 46-year-old, who was taken to hospital for treatment of … [Read more...] about Family pays tribute after ‘cherished’ cyclist dies following collision with car
Diaspora Minister confirms £6.5m in funding to support Irish communities in Britain
A FUNDING pot of £6.5m has been confirmed by the Irish Government for organisations supporting the Irish community in Britain this year. Diaspora Minister Neale Richmond announced the 2025/26 funding this week, which is distributed under the annual Emigrant Support Programme (ESP) grants initiative. Some 110 organisations which work with members of the Irish community located … [Read more...] about Diaspora Minister confirms £6.5m in funding to support Irish communities in Britain