His mother was Irish born Emma Jane Whelan. His father’s mother was also Irish. Hitchcock was educated at a Jesuit school and remained a devout Catholic through out his life. Hitchcock also adapted Irish playwright Sean O’Casey’s “Juno and the Paycock” for the screen. The name Alfred Hitchcock summons up images of the impassive, corpulent, bald-headed man in a black suit who … [Read more...] about The Master of Suspense Had Irish Roots!
The Master of Suspense Had Irish Roots!
Incredibly rare Irish whiskey from silent distillery goes on sale… with hefty price tag
AN INCREDIBLY rare Irish whiskey from a silent distillery has gone on sale, though to get your hands on it, you'll need deep pockets. Chapter Six is the final release in the Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection, a series produced from the last whiskey distilled at the old Midleton Distillery in Co. Cork One chapter has been released every year since 2020 to honour … [Read more...] about Incredibly rare Irish whiskey from silent distillery goes on sale… with hefty price tag
Good Friday Agreement negotiator Senator George Mitchell says youth must sustain peace
SENATOR GEORGE MITCHELL, who helped negotiate the historic Good Friday Agreement, has said young people are vital to sustaining the peace process. His remarks came as part of his keynote lecture at the 'Passing the Torch' event at Queen's University Belfast, where he previously served as chancellor between 1999 and 2009. Also speaking at the event, TD James Lawless paid tribute … [Read more...] about Good Friday Agreement negotiator Senator George Mitchell says youth must sustain peace
Two arrested after gardaí seize €300,000 worth of cannabis in Dublin
TWO people have been arrested after gardaí seized €300,000 worth of cannabis in Dublin. The discovery was made by the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) Central Drug Unit in the south inner city on Tuesday. As well as the cannabis, garda also seized cocaine worth more than €2,000 and €6,000 in cash from the residential premises at Bull Alley Street, Dublin 8. A woman in her 20s … [Read more...] about Two arrested after gardaí seize €300,000 worth of cannabis in Dublin
Irishman dies after getting into difficulty swimming in sea in Malta
AN IRISHMAN has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the sea in Malta. The 76-year-old was swimming in the water near Xatt is-Sajjieda in St Julian's when the tragedy occurred. The country's police force said they were called to the area at around 12.40pm local time on Tuesday. "The police immediately went to the scene where they noticed the person at sea and … [Read more...] about Irishman dies after getting into difficulty swimming in sea in Malta

