THE extension of free contraception to women aged 32-35 has taken effect in Ireland this week. From yesterday (July 1) the service, which provides free contraception options to women across the country, was expanded to include those up to the age of 35. The move means that all women aged 17 to 35 are now supported under the service, which covers the cost of consultations with … [Read more...] about Free contraception scheme extension takes effect in Ireland at a cost of €48m
Free contraception scheme extension takes effect in Ireland at a cost of €48m
Tom Parker-Bowles among winners as Boisdsale hosts annual media awards lunch
AN annual awards ceremony celebrating leading media figures in Britain has taken place in London. Boisdale Life Editor’s Lunch and Awards 2024 was held at Boisdale Canary Wharf, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. The magazine, which was founded 10 years ago, annually honours Britian’s “esteemed writers, journalists and cultural commentators” at its popular awards … [Read more...] about Tom Parker-Bowles among winners as Boisdsale hosts annual media awards lunch
Impunity and The Northern Ireland Conflict
By Brian Dooley
IA Newsletter July 6, 2024
IA Newsletter July 6, 2024
An international expert panel from Norway, Argentina, Israel, and Ireland has produced a monster piece of research on the British forces during the North of Ireland conflict that details impunity for torture, hundreds of killings, and many more in the context of collusion. Brian Dooley, Senior Advisor at Washington DC-based Human Rights First, and Honorary Professor of Practice … [Read more...] about Impunity and The Northern Ireland Conflict
Belfast churchgoers hear call for divine intervention to ‘put England out of the Euros’
CHURCHGOERS in Belfast have heard a member of the faithful ask for divine intervention to stop England winning the European Championships. The petition to the Blessed Virgin Mary was made on Thursday on the final day of the Novena at Clonard Monastery in the west of the city. The annual religious event sees prayers and petitions offered to Our Lady of Perpetual Help over nine … [Read more...] about Belfast churchgoers hear call for divine intervention to ‘put England out of the Euros’
Woman jailed for manslaughter after fatally stabbing partner
A WOMAN who fatally stabbed her partner has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years. Amanda McDonnell, 43, pleaded guilty last month at Liverpool Crown Court to the manslaughter of Gerard Hand. The 43-year-old sustained a single stab wound to the chest at an address on Church Walk, Bootle on November 22, 2023. He was rushed to hospital but despite the efforts of emergency … [Read more...] about Woman jailed for manslaughter after fatally stabbing partner