A MUSEUM in Dublin which offers a unique historical insight on the shifting fortunes of the capital has received a prestigious EU heritage award. 14 Henrietta St has won the European Heritage Award/Europa Nostra Award. The site, which is owned by Dublin City Council, is a social history museum located within a grand 18th century Georgian townhouse. It tells the story of the … [Read more...] about Dublin museum which tells ‘riches to rags’ tale of the city wins EU award
Dublin museum which tells ‘riches to rags’ tale of the city wins EU award
Charity providing knitted breast prosthetics for post-surgery women hailed for ‘wonderful’ work
A CHARITY which provides knitted prosthetic breasts for women who have undergone a mastectomy has been hailed a “wonderful example” of a voluntary sector organisation. Knitted Knockers of Northern Ireland was founded in 2016 by Joanne Harris. The charity provides hand-knitted breast prosthetics for free to women across Northern Ireland who have been diagnosed with breast … [Read more...] about Charity providing knitted breast prosthetics for post-surgery women hailed for ‘wonderful’ work
Kneecap among more than 1,100 artists calling for Eurovision boycott over Israel’s inclusion
KNEECAP are among a group of more than 1,100 artists calling for a boycott of Eurovision over Israel's inclusion in the contest. The Belfast rap trio are joined by the likes of Massive Attack, Peter Gabriel and Macklemore as signatories of an open letter from the campaign group No Music for Genocide. As well as Kneecap, The Mary Wallopers and Eurovision winner Charlie … [Read more...] about Kneecap among more than 1,100 artists calling for Eurovision boycott over Israel’s inclusion
Man hospitalised after being attacked by gang wielding claw hammer and metal bat in Belfast
A MAN has been treated in hospital after being attacked by a gang wielding a claw hammer and a metal bat in Belfast. The incident happened in the Ardoyne Road area in the north of the city on Monday night. Police are now appealing for information as they look to track down those responsible. "Shortly after 11:30pm on Monday, April 20, it was reported that a man in his 30s was … [Read more...] about Man hospitalised after being attacked by gang wielding claw hammer and metal bat in Belfast
Sinn Féin MP says amendments to Troubles Bill shows British Government’s ‘contempt’ for victims
SINN FÉIN MP John Finucane has said proposed amendments to legacy legislation shows the 'contempt' the British Government has for Troubles victims. Mr Finucane, MP for Belfast North, was speaking after Secretary of State Hilary Benn announced today that the legislation will include 'a substantial package of amendments'. He suggested these will include safeguards for former … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin MP says amendments to Troubles Bill shows British Government’s ‘contempt’ for victims