Record number of emergency food parcels given to struggling families in Northern Ireland

A RECORD number of food parcels have been delivered to struggling families in Northern Ireland over the past year. From April 2023 to May 2024 more than 90,000 emergency food parcels were distributed across the North through the Trussell Trust’s food bank network, the charity confirmed in its latest report. The total figure of 90,300 is the highest number of food parcels that … [Read more...] about Record number of emergency food parcels given to struggling families in Northern Ireland

TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN has renamed its main library after the late poet Eavan Boland. The University’s board confirmed that decision yesterday, which means The Eavan Boland Library will be the first building on Trinity’s campus to be named after a woman. “It is a fitting recognition of Eavan Boland’s poetic genius that our main library, used by so many students and staff, will … [Read more...] about Library at Trinity College Dublin renamed after late poet Eavan Boland

ETHEL KENNEDY, the widow of US Senator Robert F Kennedy, is recovering from a stroke her family has confirmed. In a statement her grandson Joe Kennedy III revealed that the 96-year-old human rights advocate had suffered a stroke in her sleep on October 3. “She was brought to an area hospital, where she is now receiving treatment,” Mr Kennedy, who is the US Special Envoy to … [Read more...] about Ethel Kennedy being ‘looked after’ by family after suffering stroke

AN investigation is underway after a burglar robbed two women in a house in north Belfast. PSNI officers were called to reports of a burglary at a home in the Evelyn Gardens area on October 8. Two women who were inside the property were robbed by the man who then took off with their money, jewellery and other items. “Sometime between 8.45pm and 9pm, it was reported that a male … [Read more...] about Appeal for information after two women targeted in burglary

A MAN has been arrested in Dublin on suspicion of murder following the death of a young woman in Belfast. The body of Mary Ward was discovered by PSNI officers at her home in the city on Tuesday, October 1. The 22-year-old was last seen alive on Wednesday, September 25 in Dungannon as well as Grand Central Bus Station and Melrose Street in Belfast. "This afternoon, Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Man arrested in Dublin on suspicion of murder following death of young woman in Belfast