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Richard Harris: Outstanding in The Field

Richard Harris: Outstanding in The Field

By Stephen Talty
February 1991

July 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment

At 60 and after a career of 40-odd films, Rlchard Harris had spent most of the last decade out of sight and out of mind in the Bahamas. What has brought him back from a life of beachcombing is the lead role in The Field, the latest movie from the Jim Sheridan/Noel Pearson duo of Oscar-winning My Left Foot fame. He also had an acclaimed stint as Henry lV in London's West End and … [Read more...] about Richard Harris: Outstanding in The Field

Ireland names its full athletics squad for Paris Paralympics 2024

July 19, 2024 by

THE full Para athletics team that will represent Ireland at the Paralympic Games this summer has been announced today. A five person Para athletics team will fly to Paris for the Games which take place from August 28 to September 8. The addition of these five athletes brings the team size to 12 named so far with the remaining members of the team to be announced over the next … [Read more...] about Ireland names its full athletics squad for Paris Paralympics 2024

Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms plans to visit Dublin for meeting with Taoiseach

July 19, 2024 by

PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer will meet with Taoiseach Simon Harris in Dublin this autumn. The newly elected British leader confirmed his intention to visit Ireland following the first bilateral meeting between the two statesmen which was held last night. Taoiseach Simon Harris was invited to the Prime Minister’s summer country home Chequers for dinner yesterday (July 17). The … [Read more...] about Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms plans to visit Dublin for meeting with Taoiseach

Man convicted of killing Michael Murphy in Boxing Day attack

July 19, 2024 by

A MAN has been convicted of killing another man in a violent and aggressive Boxing Day attack. Jurejs Vankovs has been found guilty of the manslaughter of 49-year-old Michael Murphy following a trial at Wood Green Crown Court which concluded yesterday (July 17). The court heard that Mr Murphy died after an argument between himself and 39-year-old Vankovs escalated. The pair, … [Read more...] about Man convicted of killing Michael Murphy in Boxing Day attack

Taoiseach and Prime Minister enjoy pint of Guinness at first formal meeting at Chequers

July 19, 2024 by

TAOISEACH Simon Harris has formally met with Prime Minister Keir Starmer this week after being in... … [Read more...] about Taoiseach and Prime Minister enjoy pint of Guinness at first formal meeting at Chequers

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