‘ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE’: Five Irish authors make prestigious novel of the year shortlist

FIVE Irish authors have been announced on the shortlist for the prestigious annual Kerry Group Novel of the Year award as it marks its 30th year. First handed out in 1994, the award is one of the highlights of the annual Listowel Writers Week event held in Co. Kerry each summer. For 2024 the five Irish authors who have made the shortlist have been recognised for the “artistic … [Read more...] about ‘ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE’: Five Irish authors make prestigious novel of the year shortlist

HOLLYWOOD star Sarah Jessica Parker has been honoured for her ongoing support of Irish arts and culture. The actor, who first made a name for herself in the hit television series Sex and the City, has received the Ireland Funds Performing Arts Award along with her actor husband Matthew Broderick. Matthew Broderick; Sarah Jessica Parker; Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director of the … [Read more...] about Sarah Jessica Parker honoured for ‘passionate support’ of Irish arts and culture

TWO lorry drivers have been charged with drugs offences after 104kg of cannabis was seized in two separate seizures in England. The discoveries were made as part of a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation into a suspected crime network based in Northern Ireland. Kirk Hackett, 30, from Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, was arrested after his lorry was stopped on the A1 near Doncaster … [Read more...] about Lorry drivers arrested in England over huge drug seizures worth around £2m

TWO new hi-tech sculptures have been unveiled today to connect the cities of Dublin and New York by means of a visual livestream. Dublin Portal and NYC Portal — collectively called The Portal — each features a 24/7 livestream to allow for real-time interaction between Dubliners and New Yorkers. Dublin Portal faces O'Connell Street and captures the iconic vista of both Dublin's … [Read more...] about Hi-tech sculpture The Portal connects Dublin and New York by visual livestream

SINN FÉIN'S Conor Murphy has stepped down from his role as Minister for the Economy on medical grounds. The MLA for Newry and Armagh has been ordered to rest as he awaits further medical tests. According to First Minister Michelle O'Neill, former Lord Mayor of Belfast Dierdre Hargey will assume the role 'on an interim basis'. Sinn Féin Vice President Ms O'Neill revealed on … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy steps down from ministerial role on medical grounds