Fleadh Cheoil, world’s largest celebration of Irish culture, to be held in Belfast for first time in 2026

BELFAST has been announced as the host city for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in 2026. The event, the world's largest celebration of Irish music, culture, language and heritage, will see hundreds of thousands of people descend on the city for eight days of music, song and dance. Organised by Irish arts movement Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, Belfast was named host on Saturday for the … [Read more...] about Fleadh Cheoil, world’s largest celebration of Irish culture, to be held in Belfast for first time in 2026

THE MOTHER of Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty has died. Mary Kielty, who was in her 80s, passed away peacefully at her Co. Down home on Saturday, hours after Patrick Kielty had fronted the latest episode of the chat show. Her funeral is due to take place in Dundrum tomorrow. Mrs Kielty was predeceased by her husband John, who was murdered by the UFF in 1988. She is survived … [Read more...] about Mother of Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty passes away

A MAN from Belfast has been sentence to 23 years for the rape and abuse of three young boys. Stephen-Lee McIlvenny, 21, from west Belfast, befriended his victims before abusing and blackmailing them into complying. One one occasion, he assaulted one of his victims in the street after they tried to distance themselves from McIlvenny, leaving the youngster with a bleed on the … [Read more...] about Belfast man handed 23-year sentence for rape and abuse of young boys

A MAN has been taken to hospital following an arson attack on a home in Co. Tyrone. The incident took place in the Riverview Park area of Omagh in the early hours of Saturday morning. Police have bow appealed for information over the blaze, which they are treating as arson with intent to endanger life. "At approximately 2.55am, we received a report of a fire at a property in … [Read more...] about Man hospitalised following Co. Tyrone arson attack