The Irish Post's PETER KELLY attended the memorial service which marked the 50th anniversary of the pub bombings The Irish ambassador to the UK, Mr Martin Fraser (right) observes one-minute silence. On the far left is Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (image by Chris Egan) TRIBUTES from King Charles and President Michael D Higgins led the commemorative service of the 50th … [Read more...] about A sombre day in Birmingham as victims of the bombings are remembered
A sombre day in Birmingham as victims of the bombings are remembered
Charles Riley: Jesse Owens’ ‘Irish Father’
By Chuck Leddy
March/April 1997
The fascinating relationship between Coach Charles Riley and his pupil, the legendary, Jesse Owens, is an engrossing human interest story about a gentle, selfless, Irish American school teacher who became a second father to a disadvantaged Black adolescent. From completely different backgrounds, Owens and Riley grew to love and respect each other at a time of overt racial … [Read more...] about Charles Riley: Jesse Owens’ ‘Irish Father’
Kenneally’s List
Thomas Keneally is one of the world's great writers, an Australian who has revived the literary tradition in a country better known for shrimps on the barbie than the strength of its intellectual tradition. Schindler's List was the book which made Keneally's worldwide reputation, but long before that he had solidified his Australian roots when he explored the differences … [Read more...] about Kenneally’s List
Tributes following death of ‘giant of journalism’ Ken Reid
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of former UTV political editor Ken Reid this week. The popular broadcaster, who has been a familiar face on television screens in Northern Ireland for nearly three decades, died on November 19, aged 69, following a cancer battle. The Belfast native was diagnosed with a form of leukaemia in 2017 but continued to work at UTV until he … [Read more...] about Tributes following death of ‘giant of journalism’ Ken Reid
Historic Irish mansion goes on the market for €1.1m after stunning makeover
AN historic mansion in Co. Leitrim has gone on the market for a cool €1.1m after undergoing a stunning makeover. Set in 8.7 acres of land, Drumlease Glebe House in Dromahair is the site of a former rectory. It was built in 1834 by Owen Wynne for the Church of Ireland rectors who were located in the village at that time. Over 800 Glebe Houses were built for clergy members around … [Read more...] about Historic Irish mansion goes on the market for €1.1m after stunning makeover