SINN FÉIN'S Conor Murphy has stepped down from his role as Minister for the Economy on medical grounds. The MLA for Newry and Armagh has been ordered to rest as he awaits further medical tests. According to First Minister Michelle O'Neill, former Lord Mayor of Belfast Dierdre Hargey will assume the role 'on an interim basis'. Sinn Féin Vice President Ms O'Neill revealed on … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy steps down from ministerial role on medical grounds
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy steps down from ministerial role on medical grounds
Infant dies in road traffic incident in Co. Clare
AN INFANT boy has died following a road traffic incident in Co. Clare this afternoon. Gardaí attended the scene of the incident, which occurred at a residential area on the Quin Road in Ennis shortly before 12.30pm. "A male infant was transferred from the scene to University Hospital Limerick," read a garda statement. "He has since been pronounced deceased as a result of his … [Read more...] about Infant dies in road traffic incident in Co. Clare
Man arrested after conductor hospitalised in Co. Antrim train assault
A MAN has been arrested following an assault on a train conductor in Co. Antrim that left the victim requiring hospital treatment. The incident occurred at around 9.10am today aboard a train in the Magheramorne area of Larne. Train operator Translink has condemned the assault and offered a reward of up to £1,000 for information. The PSNI revealed it had arrested a 34-year-old … [Read more...] about Man arrested after conductor hospitalised in Co. Antrim train assault
‘An absolute gentleman’: Tributes paid to father-of-two who died in Co. Antrim collision
TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who died in a single-vehicle collision in Co. Antrim on Tuesday. Connor McNeill, 41, was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision on the Carnlough Road in Broughshane at around 3.30pm yesterday. Two young children, who were passengers in the car, remain in hospital where they are being treated for injuries that are not believed to be … [Read more...] about ‘An absolute gentleman’: Tributes paid to father-of-two who died in Co. Antrim collision
Ten Minutes with artist Gearoid Simms
Gearoid Simms is a Dublin artist, born and brought up in The Liberties. He describes his art as expressive realism. “I use a heavy texture to bring out feeling and as truthfully to the image as possible,” he says. Gearoid is exhibiting at the Trinity Centre in Bristol on May 21 He found time to leave his easel and answer our questions What are you up to? I'm preparing for my … [Read more...] about Ten Minutes with artist Gearoid Simms