PRIME MINISTER Rishi Sunak has been slammed for refusing to apologise for the criminal activities of British agents who infiltrated the IRA during the Troubles. During Prime Minister’s Questions yesterday afternoon, Mr Sunak was asked if he would make a public apology to the victims of those agents. Last month an interim report from a lengthy investigation into the Troubles-era … [Read more...] about Prime Minister’s refusal to apologise for Troubles crimes committed by British agents ‘indefensible’
Prime Minister’s refusal to apologise for Troubles crimes committed by British agents ‘indefensible’
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
Reality of life in Ireland’s ‘shameful’ Magdalene laundries exposed in new show
A NEW theatre production tackles the brutal reality of Ireland’s controversial mother and baby homes. The Ireland We Dreamed of uses dance, spoken word and aerial performance to tell the tale of the nation’s historical incarceration of its young women. Its title is taken from a quote by Éamon de Valera in 1947, where he stated: “The Ireland that we dreamed of would be the home … [Read more...] about Reality of life in Ireland’s ‘shameful’ Magdalene laundries exposed in new show
Art donation from film director Neil Jordan features in new exhibition at Irish gallery
A DONATION from the acclaimed Irish film director Neil Jordan features in a new exhibition now open at Dublin’s Hugh Lane Gallery. The Sligo-native, who won an Oscar for his 1992 film The Crying Game, has gifted an impressive installation by artist Richard Gorman to the historic gallery, which is located in Parnell Square and was founded by Sir Hugh Lane in 1908. Gorman’s … [Read more...] about Art donation from film director Neil Jordan features in new exhibition at Irish gallery
Brazen burglar who stole £240,000 worth of goods in summer crime spree is jailed for 12 years
A BURGLAR who went on a £240,000 crime spree last summer, during which he stole items ranging from cars to a child's bike, has been jailed for more than 12 years. Thomas McDonagh, 44, also caused £50,000 worth of damage as he carried out his crimes across Coventry between May and August 2023. His offending was brought to a halt when police found him hiding under a bed, after … [Read more...] about Brazen burglar who stole £240,000 worth of goods in summer crime spree is jailed for 12 years