Dervish and Niall McCabe among Irish artists receiving government funds to support global gigs

A RAFT of Irish artists have received government funding to support global tours taking place this year. The likes of Dervish, Niall McCabe and The Scratch are among them, it was announced this week, as Ireland’s Culture Minister Catherine Martin revealed a €825k funding pot to support the Irish arts abroad. Niall McCabe in concert The funding, which is earmarked for the … [Read more...] about Dervish and Niall McCabe among Irish artists receiving government funds to support global gigs

ACTOR Emmet Bergin, best known for playing Dick Moran in Irish drama series Glenroe, has passed away. Bergin's daughter confirmed the news in a statement to RTÉ, saying he had died unexpectedly at home on Friday following a recent short stay in hospital. Bergin, the son of trade union official and Labour Party senator Patrick Bergin, starred in Glenroe throughout the hit RTÉ … [Read more...] about Actor Emmet Bergin, star of hit Irish drama series Glenroe, passes away

A MURDER investigation is underway after a man died days after being assaulted in Co. Cork. Ian Baitson, 33, is believed to have been attacked with a sword during the incident in Cobh on Friday, March 15. He was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead on Tuesday. A post-mortem was carried out today and while the results have not been released for … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched after man dies days after Co. Cork assault

A WOMAN from Co. Armagh has been jailed after she conned two employers out of more than £200,000. At Craigavon Crown Court on Wednesday, 45-year-old Lisa McGuckin was sentenced to a total of 23 months, half of which is to be served on licence. "The victims in these crimes were a local business and a local charity in the Portadown area," said Detective Inspector Foley of the … [Read more...] about Woman from Co. Armagh jailed after conning employers out of more than £200,000

A DUBLIN firefighter visiting Boston for St Patrick's Day has been charged with raping a woman in the city. Terrence Crosbie, 37, was detained on a plane as he attempted to leave the United States three days before his scheduled departure date. He has since been ordered to surrender his passport and is due to return to court next month. 'Attempting to leave the country' Police … [Read more...] about Dublin firefighter visiting Boston for St Patrick’s Day is charged with rape