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Teen accused of killing Irish chef to be tried as juvenile

Teen accused of killing Irish chef to be tried as juvenile

May 24, 2025 by

A US judge has ruled that the teenager accused of the fatal shooting of Irish chef Shaun Brady in Kansas City, Missouri, will be tried as a juvenile—a decision that has sparked protests from the extensive Irish community in Missouri. Shaun Brady, originally from Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, was shot and killed on August 28, 2024, while at his bar and restaurant in the city’s … [Read more...] about Teen accused of killing Irish chef to be tried as juvenile

Donaldson trial rescheduled for November

May 24, 2025 by

THE trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, on historical sexual offence charges is now expected to begin in November. Originally due to commence in March, the proceedings were postponed due to Lady Donaldson’s ill health. Newry Crown Court was told on Friday that she continues to receive medical treatment, with an updated health … [Read more...] about Donaldson trial rescheduled for November

On Famine and Native Americans: President Higgins leads Ireland’s Commemoration

May 23, 2025 by

By Turlough McConnell The President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins paid tribute to the First Nations of Canada and Native Americans for their contributions to Irish Famine relief in 1847 at the National Famine Commemoration Day ceremony held in Kilmallock, County Limerick, on May 17th. Speaking at the event, he acknowledged donations from the Choctaws and Cherokees in the United … [Read more...] about On Famine and Native Americans: President Higgins leads Ireland’s Commemoration

Plans to reform triple lock on Irish overseas troop deployment confirmed

May 23, 2025 by

TÁNAISTE Simon Harris, has confirmed that the Irish government will bring forward legislation later this month to change the triple lock mechanism that governs the deployment of Irish Defence Forces overseas. Mr Harris, who is also Minister for Defence, was speaking at the annual PDFORRA conference in Co. Clare. “PDFORRA’ stands for Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks … [Read more...] about Plans to reform triple lock on Irish overseas troop deployment confirmed

Fresh faces in Hallgrimsson’s Ireland squad for summer matches

May 23, 2025 by

REPUBLIC of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has named four uncapped players in his squad for next month’s international friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg. Reims midfielder John Joe Patrick Finn, Leyton Orient goalkeeper Josh Keeley, on-loan St Mirren midfielder Killian Phillips, and Shamrock Rovers defender Josh Honohan have all been included in the 24-man … [Read more...] about Fresh faces in Hallgrimsson’s Ireland squad for summer matches

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