Victim’s Relatives Gather to Remember Omagh Bombing on 20th Anniversary
August 12, 2018 No Responses

Victim’s Relatives Gather to Remember Omagh Bombing on 20th Anniversary

Relatives of those killed in the Omagh bombing have gathered to remember their loved ones 20 years after the explosion. An inter-dominational remembrance service is taking place at the memorial garden in the Co Tyrone town. Twenty-nine people, including a...
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Parties Unite to Support Extension of Medicinal Marijuana Laws to The North
August 10, 2018 No Responses

Parties Unite to Support Extension of Medicinal Marijuana Laws to The North

Political parties have united around a campaign to see a proposed new law allowing the prescription of medicinal cannabis extended to Northern Ireland. Billy Caldwell, 13, from Castlederg, Co Tyrone, who has severe epilepsy, has been battling with the authorit...
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Fianna Fáil Call for Housing Budget as Government Defends Homeless Policies
August 10, 2018 No Responses

Fianna Fáil Call for Housing Budget as Government Defends Homeless Policies

Fianna Fáil say the budget needs to be a housing budget as Government TDs and Ministers have been out this morning to defend their record when it comes to dealing with the homelessness crisis. Simon Harris says the housing crisis...
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Nesbitt: Unionism Needs to Prepare for United Ireland
August 9, 2018 No Responses

Nesbitt: Unionism Needs to Prepare for United Ireland

Ulster Unionist MLA Mike Nesbitt said unionism needs to wake up over the prospect of a united Ireland. The former UUP leader also challenged nationalist and republican leaders to tell unionists that they are wanted in a united Ireland. His...
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Lord Mayor Says Dublin Can Handle the Papal Visit
August 8, 2018 No Responses

Lord Mayor Says Dublin Can Handle the Papal Visit

The Lord Mayor of Dublin insists the capital will be able to cope with half a million people trying to get around during the Pope’s visit. Concerns have been raised that Dublin could come to a standstill during the Phoenix...
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Willie Penrose Backs Howlin as Labour Party Leader
August 7, 2018 No Responses

Willie Penrose Backs Howlin as Labour Party Leader

A Longford-Westmeath Labour TD says calls for a new party leader are less than helpful. Willie Penrose has been making the comments after Noel Touhy called for Brendan Howlin to step down. The Laois county councilor is claiming the leader...
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Number of Rapes up by 8% in The North in Last Year
August 6, 2018 No Responses

Number of Rapes up by 8% in The North in Last Year

The number of rape offences increased by almost a 10th in Northern Ireland over the last year, police said. The tally rose by 8% or 71 over the last year. An organisation providing vital counselling for victims has said its...
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Taoiseach Calls for Carbon Tax in Ireland
August 6, 2018 No Responses

Taoiseach Calls for Carbon Tax in Ireland

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced next year’s budget must include an increased carbon tax if Ireland is to meet its obligations to tackling climate change. Making his summer briefing in Government Buildings, Mr Varadkar said he recognized this would affec...
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Cork-Based Poet Matthew Sweeney Dies Aged 66
August 5, 2018 No Responses

Cork-Based Poet Matthew Sweeney Dies Aged 66

Well-known, Cork-based poet Matthew Sweeney has died aged 66. Sweeney, originally from Donegal, passed away this morning. The poet spoke about his battle with motor neuron disease earlier this year. He is survived by his children and his partner Mary...
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Andrea Bocelli to Perform for the Pope in Dublin
August 4, 2018 No Responses

Andrea Bocelli to Perform for the Pope in Dublin

World-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform at an event in Dublin to be attended by Pope Francis later this month. The August 25 Festival of Families concert will celebrate families and their faith from all around the world. Over...
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