CILLIAN MURPHY has added another gong to his trophy collection after winning the Lead Actor in a Film award at the annual Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) ceremony. The Cork native was named Lead Actor in a Film for his role in Chris Nolan’s blockbuster biopic Oppenheimer. Last month Murphy, who hails from Douglas, won Best Actor at the 96th Academy Awards in the Dolby … [Read more...] about Cillian Murphy collects Lead Actor gong at Irish Film and Television Academy awards
Cillian Murphy collects Lead Actor gong at Irish Film and Television Academy awards
Families of Stardust victims will receive State apology following meeting with Taoiseach
THE families of the victims of the Stardust nightclub fire will receive a State apology this week, Taoiseach Simon Harris has confirmed. The campaigners have been commended for their ‘steadfast pursuit of justice’ after fresh inquests ruled their loved ones were ‘unlawfully killed’ last week. Some 70 members of the victims' families met with the Taosieach yesterday, with Mr … [Read more...] about Families of Stardust victims will receive State apology following meeting with Taoiseach
Driver who crashed into multiple cars after consuming seven pints and five tequila shots jailed
A MAN who drove away from a pub after consuming seven pints of lager and five shots of tequila has been jailed. Joseph Deardon was sentenced to two-and-a-half years after pleading guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drink. The 27-year-old, of Hathaway Drive in Bolton, was sentenced at Bolton Crown Court on April 19. The court … [Read more...] about Driver who crashed into multiple cars after consuming seven pints and five tequila shots jailed
Bloody Sunday soldiers will not face perjury charges
Fifteen former British Army soldiers and an alleged IRA member will not be prosecuted THE Public Prosecution Service (PPS) in Northern Ireland will not prosecute 16 individuals in relation to allegations of false evidence relating to the Bloody Sunday Inquiry. The 15 former British soldiers and one alleged member of the IRA will not now be prosecuted for perjury. In a statement … [Read more...] about Bloody Sunday soldiers will not face perjury charges
Two Irish men wrongfully convicted of murder in 1882 set to receive Presidential pardons
TWO men who were wrongfully convicted of a Co. Kerry murder in 1882 are set to receive a Presidential pardon from President Michael D Higgins. Justice Minister Helen McEntee has recommended that the President grant posthumous presidential pardons to both Sylvester Poff and James Barrett. The pair were convicted of the murder of Thomas Browne in October 1882 and both were hanged … [Read more...] about Two Irish men wrongfully convicted of murder in 1882 set to receive Presidential pardons