Funeral details announced for four of the five young people who died in Co. Louth collision as gardaí issue update

FUNERAL details have been announced for four of the five young people who tragically died in a road traffic collision in Co. Louth at the weekend. Chloe McGee, Alan McCluskey and Dillon Commins, all 23, and 21-year-olds Shay Duffy and Chloe Hipson died after the Volkswagen Golf they were travelling in was involved in a collision with a Toyota Landcruiser. Three other people … [Read more...] about Funeral details announced for four of the five young people who died in Co. Louth collision as gardaí issue update

POLICE have launched an investigation after a woman was sexually assaulted in a park in Co. Armagh. The incident occurred yesterday morning as the victim was returning to her vehicle after walking her dogs in Lurgan Park. Investigators have released a description of the suspect and have increased patrols in the area. Police say that at around 7.55am on Tuesday, November 18, the … [Read more...] about Police launch investigation after woman sexually assaulted in Co. Armagh park

CIARÁN HINDS will be honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to Film & TV Award at the Irish Post Awards on Thursday, November 27. A sparkling evening of entertainment will see every sector of our community feted and honoured, but one of the main cultural awards goes to the Belfast man. Ciarán’s roles have spanned theatre, television and film with an extraordinary range … [Read more...] about Irish screen great Ciarán Hinds to receive top Irish Post award

A NEW European digital support service aimed at helping children and teenagers deal with sexual abuse and online harm has officially launched, with Ireland among the first countries to participate. The platform, called Help4U, has been created by Europol in partnership with CENTRIC, a research centre focused on public safety. Help4U is designed to give anyone under the age of … [Read more...] about New Help4U platform launches as online threats to children surge

A PLAQUE has been unveiled in Dublin honouring the local stained glass artist Michael Healy. The commemorative plate has been unveiled this week at 21 Pleasants Street in Dublin 8, where the artist once lived. It honours the artist, who was a founding member of the stained-glass artist studio collective An Túr Gloine. Regarded as one of Ireland’s most recognised stained-glass … [Read more...] about Plaque unveiled in Dublin honouring ‘master’ stained glass artist Michael Healy