AUTHOR Lesley Pearse has cultivated a successful career over many years. The writer, who was born in Kent during the Second World War, has completed 31 novels to date which have sold more than 10 million copies. With one of her books sold every four minutes in the UK, by now she is one of the nation’s best-loved fiction writers. But her latest book has sent Pearse down an … [Read more...] about ‘My Irish family was the missing part of my life’ says author Lesley Pearse as she releases new book
‘My Irish family was the missing part of my life’ says author Lesley Pearse as she releases new book
UK-based survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes urged to seek advice as compensation scheme set to open
SURVIVORS of Ireland’s brutal mother and baby homes who are now living in Britain have been urged to take advice as a long-awaited compensation scheme is set to open. The Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme will be open for applications on March 20, it was announced last week. Ireland’s Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman … [Read more...] about UK-based survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes urged to seek advice as compensation scheme set to open
Dermot O’Leary admits Irish roots inspired love of history as new documentary explores RNLI at war
PRESENTER Dermot O’Leary fronts a new show which commemorates the 200-year anniversary of the founding of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). The second-generation Irishman, who was born in Colchester, Essex to parents who hail from Wexford, is an ambassador for the RNLI, having grown up on the east coast of England and spending time in Ireland. The This Morning … [Read more...] about Dermot O’Leary admits Irish roots inspired love of history as new documentary explores RNLI at war
Dublin City Council holds first ever meeting entirely in Irish
LAST night’s monthly meeting of Dublin City Council was held entirely in Irish for the first time ever. The meeting took place at City Hall at 6.15pm, where the debates about local issues got underway in Gaelic. There were live interpreting services available for those in the chamber who were unable to decipher the language. In a statement the Council said it was “proud to hold … [Read more...] about Dublin City Council holds first ever meeting entirely in Irish
President of Ireland remains in hospital recuperating from ‘mild transient weakness’
THE President of Ireland remains in hospital this week after experiencing ‘a mild transient weakness’. President Michael D Higgins was admitted to St James’s Hospital in Dublin on Thursday, February 29 after he became unwell. Tests completed since his admission have all been “positive “ his office stated this week, while confirming that the 82-year-old will remain in hospital … [Read more...] about President of Ireland remains in hospital recuperating from ‘mild transient weakness’