Funeral details confirmed following death of former TD Dan Wallace

FUNERAL details have been confirmed following the death of former TD and Lord Mayor of Cork, Dan Wallace on February 17. The father-of-five, who was a grandfather of 16 and had one great-grandchild, will be laid to rest in his native Cork on Thursday, February 20. Mr Wallace was the Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central for over 25 years. He served as the Lord Mayor of Cork … [Read more...] about Funeral details confirmed following death of former TD Dan Wallace

A LONDON-BASED tech firm which produces anti-financial crime software is expanding into Northern Ireland. Napier AI is set to establish a new office in Belfast, which will create over 100 jobs. Announcing the expansion, Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said it was a “vote of confidence” in the region. “Napier’s decision to establish a base in the North is a … [Read more...] about Leading London tech firm expands into Northern Ireland

A CITY-WIDE treasure hunt will kick off the St Partick’s Day festivities in Dublin next month. Dublin City Council has confirmed the return of the event, which has not taken place in the capital for a number of years. “What a great way to kick off the St Patrick’s Festival Weekend, with a Treasure Hunt,” Emma Blain, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, said. “This is something that … [Read more...] about City-wide treasure hunt will kick off St Patrick’s festivities in Dublin

A MAN and a woman were taken to hospital after a home in Co. Down was set alight in an overnight arson attack. PSNI officers were called to the property in the Warrenpoint area in the early hours of this morning (February 18). "Officers, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service and Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, received and responded to … [Read more...] about Man and woman hospitalised after home set alight overnight

A LONG-STANDING Irish organisation which has served some of the most vulnerable members of the community in Britain for nearly 30 years has purchased a permanent home. After first setting up in the city 29 years ago, Leeds Irish Health and Homes (LIHH) has purchased a new office and community space to continue their work. The purchase of their new home in Harehills is a … [Read more...] about Long-standing Irish community organisation gets a ‘place to call home’