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Police ‘working hard to identify all those responsible’ for Belfast disorder as four arrested

Police ‘working hard to identify all those responsible’ for Belfast disorder as four arrested

August 4, 2024 by

POLICE in Belfast have said they will use 'every tool at our disposal' to identify those involved in disorder in the city on Saturday. The violence flared following an anti-immigration protest outside Belfast City Hall, where an anti-racism demonstration was also taking place. Several politicians have condemned the violence, which saw businesses and property damaged while … [Read more...] about Police ‘working hard to identify all those responsible’ for Belfast disorder as four arrested

Irish author’s debut novel longlisted for prestigious Booker Prize

August 4, 2024 by

AN IRISH author's debut novel has been longlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize literary award. Colin Barrett's Wild Houses is one of 13 novels up for the prestigious accolade, with judges describing the work as 'a slow-burn study of character and fate that's also an edge-of-your-seat thriller'. Co. Mayo native Barrett, who has previously released two collections of short stories, … [Read more...] about Irish author’s debut novel longlisted for prestigious Booker Prize

Gardaí appeal for information on Co. Sligo woman missing for more than a month

August 4, 2024 by

GARDAÍ have appealed for information on the whereabouts of a woman who has been missing from her Co. Sligo home for more than a month. Amy Conway, 37, was reported missing from her home in Sligo Town on Wednesday, June 26. According to gardaí, she was last seen in the Galway City area. Ms Conway is described as being approximately 5' 6" in height, with a medium build, brown … [Read more...] about Gardaí appeal for information on Co. Sligo woman missing for more than a month

Politicians condemn violent disturbances in Belfast as police treat criminal damage as hate crimes

August 4, 2024 by

POLITICIANS have condemned violent disturbances in Belfast on Saturday, during which several businesses were damaged, with two being set on fire. Trouble flared following an anti-immigration protest at Belfast City Hall, where an anti-racism demonstration was also being held. Similar anti-immigration protests have taken place across England this week following the killing of … [Read more...] about Politicians condemn violent disturbances in Belfast as police treat criminal damage as hate crimes

Man charged after van rams gates of State buildings in Dublin

August 4, 2024 by

A MAN has been charged after a van was rammed into the gates of several State buildings in Dublin earlier this week. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning, during which entrances to buildings including Áras an Uachtaráin and the Houses of the Oireachtas were damaged. RTÉ News reports that David O'Callaghan, from Woodbrook Glen, Bray, Co. Wicklow appeared in … [Read more...] about Man charged after van rams gates of State buildings in Dublin

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April 13, 1742

On this day in 1742, Handel’s Messiah premiered in Dublin to an audience of 700. The premiere was the culmination of a season of concerts performed during the winter of 1741–1742. The idea originally came about by an invitation from the Duke of Devonshire, who was then serving as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Both St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Christ Church Cathedral had permitted Handel access to their choirs, a combined total of 16 men and 16 boy choristers, for the occasion. The concert was performed for charity – proceeds were divided between prisoners’ debt relief, the Mercer’s Hospital, and the Charitable Infirmary.

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