A LONDON-BASED artist has created a stunning portrait of Shane MacGowan which is now on display in the late singer's favourite Irish pub. Will McNally, whose mother hails from Tuam in Co. Galway, created the piece in honour of the musical legend who died on November 30, 2023. Will McNally, Siobhan MacGowan and Philly Ryan at the portrait unveiling (Pics Carly Brown) A … [Read more...] about Artist’s ‘goosebump moment’ as Shane MacGowan portrait hung in late singer’s favourite Irish pub
Artist’s ‘goosebump moment’ as Shane MacGowan portrait hung in late singer’s favourite Irish pub
Six cars torched in arson attack on garage in Belfast
AN arson investigation is underway after a fire was started at a garage in the early hours of this morning. PSNI officers are appealing for information following the attack, which saw accelerant poured over the fence of a garage yard in south Belfast. Police were called to the incident in the Diamond Gardens area of Finaghy at around 1am this morning. “Officers received a … [Read more...] about Six cars torched in arson attack on garage in Belfast
Two Irish authors among six shortlisted for Dublin Literary Award
TWO Irish authors are among six who have been shortlisted for the Dublin Literary Award. Announced by Dublin City Council, the 2024 shortlist consists of Old God’s Time by Dublin-born Sebastian Barry and Haven by fellow Dubliner Emma Donoghue. The other shortlisted titles include Solenoid by Romanian author Mircea Cărtărescu, which is translated by Sean Cotter, If I Survive … [Read more...] about Two Irish authors among six shortlisted for Dublin Literary Award
‘Prolific’ shoplifter jailed after being caught stealing £50 worth of chocolate bars
A WOMAN described by police as a “prolific shoplifter” has been jailed after being caught stealing chocolate bars, clothes and cleaning products. Nicola Connolly, of no fixed abode, was caught shoplifting in Bedworth Town Centre on March 21. CCTV captured the 42-year-old at a shop on Mill Street at 2.30pm putting around £54 worth of chocolate bars into a bag and leaving the … [Read more...] about ‘Prolific’ shoplifter jailed after being caught stealing £50 worth of chocolate bars
Infrastructure Minister pledges to extend use of Irish language across public services in Northern Ireland
NORTHERN Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has promised to promote the use of the Irish language on public services across the country. The Sinn Féin MLA confirmed his intentions following a meeting with the Conradh na Gaeilge organsation this week. “I want to see more visibility and promotion of Irish Language across public services and in our society,” he … [Read more...] about Infrastructure Minister pledges to extend use of Irish language across public services in Northern Ireland