FUNDRAISERS have completed a poignant pilgrimage between Ireland and Britain which saw them trace the steps of hundreds of people forced to leave their homeland due to the Famine. Three Liverpool-based walkers took on the Walk of the Bronze Shoes, where they transported a pair of bronze shoes from Strokestown in Co. Roscommon to Liverpool. There are bronze shoes found along the … [Read more...] about Fundraisers complete poignant Famine walk from Ireland to England
Fundraisers complete poignant Famine walk from Ireland to England
Centenary of foundation of Ireland’s courts system marked with presidential reception
A PRESIDENTIAL reception has been held to mark the centenary of the founding of the courts system in Ireland. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Courts of Justice Act 1924, which established Ireland’s modern, independent courts system. To honour the milestone President Michael D Higgins hosted Taoiseach Simon Harris as well as many senior members of the nation’s legal … [Read more...] about Centenary of foundation of Ireland’s courts system marked with presidential reception
Martial arts champions scoop gold medals at national competition
A PAIR of Bristol-based martial artists have taken home UK Champion titles - and have now qualified to compete in the European Championships. Kieran McDermott and Esme McCarthy from the Thornbury Taekwondo Academy, took part in the UK International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) Finals Day, held in Reading. Only black belt students who had qualified at the National Championships … [Read more...] about Martial arts champions scoop gold medals at national competition
Police thank member of public for reporting drink driver
POLICE in Northern Ireland have publicly thanked a member of the public who reported a drink driver who was behind the wheel in the streets of Derry. After receiving the report, PSNI officers were able to locate the driver in the Strand Road area yesterday morning (May 27). The man was arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol in breath and possession of a class c … [Read more...] about Police thank member of public for reporting drink driver
Arrest made and probe launched after man killed in Co. Kerry attack
AN arrest has been made in Co. Kerry after a man was found dead in a village in the early hours of the morning. The man, aged in his 40s, was found with fatal injuries following an incident in Knockanure, in the early hours of yesterday morning (May 27). Gardaí are currently investigating “all the circumstances” surrounding his death they confirmed. “Gardaí and Emergency … [Read more...] about Arrest made and probe launched after man killed in Co. Kerry attack