LEGENDARY GAA commentator Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh was described as the 'grandfather' to the nation as he was laid to rest in his native Co. Kerry on Saturday. Ó Muircheartaigh's coffin was draped in a Kerry flag as it was carried into St Mary's Church in Dingle. While those gathered heard of Ó Muircheartaigh's love for the county, Fr Michael Moynihan explained how the … [Read more...] about Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh hailed as ‘grandfather’ to the nation as he is laid to rest
Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh hailed as ‘grandfather’ to the nation as he is laid to rest
Man jailed after pleading guilty to terrorism-related offences
A MAN who was found in possession of a British Army member's vehicle registration has been handed a 30-month sentence. Gabriel Meehan, 45, pleaded guilty to terrorism-related offences in connection with an attack at Enniskillen Police Station in 2021, which was claimed by the Continuity IRA. He was also sentenced over a number of security alerts between March 13-19, 2021, and … [Read more...] about Man jailed after pleading guilty to terrorism-related offences
Where Shall We Seek for a Hero?
Reflections on John Boyle O’Reilly
Reflections on John Boyle O’Reilly
By Michael Quinlin
180 years after his birth on June 28, 1844, the lessons of legendary Irish rebel, patriot, poet and activist John Boyle O’Reilly deserve to be remembered and cherished.
In today’s society of discontent and distrust mingled with guarded hope and optimism, O’Reilly would be hailed simultaneously as a disruptor of the status quo, a man unafraid to speak truth to power, a … [Read more...] about
Reflections on John Boyle O’Reilly
Irish government appoints chair for inquiry into epilepsy drug which causes birth defects
THE Irish Government has appointed a chairperson for an inquiry into the use of an epilepsy drug which can cause birth defects if taken by pregnant women. Brid O’Flaherty will lead the review into the use of sodium valproate – which is known as Epilim – in Ireland. Regularly prescribed for the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder, the drug can cause serious birth defects … [Read more...] about Irish government appoints chair for inquiry into epilepsy drug which causes birth defects
Man charged over murder of 69-year-old found dead in his home
A MAN has been charged in connection with the murder of John Connolly who was found dead at his home in Lincoln. The 69-year-old’s body was found at his home in Portland Street at around 11.18am on Tuesday, June 18. Owen Blades, 26, of Tennyson Street, Gainsborough, was charged with murder on June 25 and appeared at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court yesterday (June 26). John Connolly … [Read more...] about Man charged over murder of 69-year-old found dead in his home