KNEECAP has received 17 nominations for the Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) awards 2025. Revealed today, the Irish language film is the most nominated of all the productions which feature in the annual awards, where Irish talent across film and drama is honoured in 29 categories. Written, produced and directed by Rich Peppiatt, the film is a semi-autobiographical … [Read more...] about Kneecap secure 17 nominations as IFTA award contenders revealed
Kneecap secure 17 nominations as IFTA award contenders revealed
Woman in her 70s dies after being hit by car
A PEDESTRIAN has died after being hit by a car in Antrim. The woman, aged in her 70s, was involved a collision on Antrim Road in Glengormley last night (January 13). The incident happened on the Antrim Road in Glengormley The PSNI confirmed she “was struck by a car shortly after 5pm”. The police force have called for any witnesses to the incident to come forward. “Detectives … [Read more...] about Woman in her 70s dies after being hit by car
Taoiseach discusses ‘priorities’ for the capital with new Lord Mayor of Dublin
TAOISEACH Simon Harris has welcomed the new Lord Mayor of Dublin, councillor Emma Blain. The Fine Gael councillor became the 357th Lord Mayor of the capital after being elected to the position last month. This week she met with Mr Harris in Government Buildings to discuss “a wide range of issues relating to her new role”, which included the need for affordable housing in the … [Read more...] about Taoiseach discusses ‘priorities’ for the capital with new Lord Mayor of Dublin
Man charged after assaulting four police officers with ‘large piece of wood’
A MAN has been charged with assault following an incident which left four police officers injured. PSNI officers were called to reports of a man causing a disturbance and "throwing items" at a property in the Demesne area of Newry at around 8.20am on January 12. On their arrival, the man, who they state was “brandishing a large piece of wood”, attacked the police, causing … [Read more...] about Man charged after assaulting four police officers with ‘large piece of wood’
Woman found dead at home in Cavan named locally as murder investigation launched
A WOMAN who was found dead at her home in Co. Cavan has been named locally as mother-of-five Annie Heyneman. Gardaí were called to the property in a rural area near Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan on the evening of Saturday, January 11. Ms Heyneman, who was aged in her 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. A man in his 60s, reported to be Mrs Heyneman’s husband, was also found … [Read more...] about Woman found dead at home in Cavan named locally as murder investigation launched