Tributes paid following death of ‘iconic’ Clannad singer Moya Brennan

IRISH folk singer and musician Moya Brennan has died at the age of 73. The star, who was the lead singer of the group Clannad, was surrounded by her family as she passed away peacefully in Co. Donegal yesterday (April 13) they confirmed in a statement. Born in Dublin but raised in the Gaoth Dobhair Gaeltacht in north-west Donegal, Brennan was the eldest of nine siblings. An … [Read more...] about Tributes paid following death of ‘iconic’ Clannad singer Moya Brennan

THE RELEASE of Ireland’s 1926 census is set to offer amazing insight into a country emerging from one of the most turbulent periods in its history and allow millions of people from across the world the chance to trace back their Irish roots. Exactly a century after the census was compiled, and covering almost three million people, it will be made publicly available online by … [Read more...] about Why the release of the 1926 census is so exciting for Ireland and its diaspora

A YOUNG woman who was seriously injured in an assault in Tipperary last month has died in hospital. Gardaí have confirmed that Scarlett Faulkner died at Cork University Hospital (CUH) yesterday (April 13). “The Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course,” the police force said in a statement. Ms Faulkner, 29, was left with serious head … [Read more...] about Woman seriously injured in Tipperary assault dies in hospital

A MAN has died after sustaining serious injuries in an assault outside his home in Waterford. The pensioner, who was aged in his 70s, was found seriously injured at the property in the townland of Cappagh in Dungarvan last night. He was later pronounced dead at the scene. “Shortly after 6pm on Monday 13th April, 2026 Gardaí and emergency services responded to an incident that … [Read more...] about Pensioner dies following assault outside his Waterford home

A MAN has been shot by a masked gunman while walking home in Co. Derry. The incident happened in the early hours of this morning in Coleraine. The man was taken to hospital for treatment after being shot in the hand, while police have launched an investigation. "It is reported that on Saturday night the victim was walking home around between 1am and 1.30am on the Bushmills Road … [Read more...] about Man shot by masked gunman while walking home in Co. Derry