An event is taking place in Londonderry’s Guildhall tonight in honour of Brid Rodgers.
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President Michael D. Higgins has led tributes to veteran SDLP activist Bríd Rodgers on her 90th birthday, observing her contribution to the peace process has been ‘profound’.
A farmer who was convicted of manslaughter by gross negligence for killing his elderly aunt after he drove over her in an agricultural teleporter has appealed the severity of his six-year sentence.
With news that Amazon has gained creative control of the James Bond film franchise, PA has looked at what impact the deal will have on both the company’s studios and the 007 series. Amazon acquired Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM in 2022 for 8.45 billion dollars (£6.48 billion) and rebranded its studios to Amazon MGM Studios a year later. In the deal, Amazon gained the rights to distribute James Bond films, but now after taking creative control, it will control the 007 intellectual property rights as part of a joint venture with Eon Productions’ Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. – What franchises…
Move over Six Nations, Ireland’s victories aren’t the only wins in James Lowe’s life at the moment. He and his wife Arnica Palmer, who hail from New Zealand, officially became Irish citizens on Friday. What better way to spend Valentine’s Day? Today’s top videos The couple moved from New Zealand to Ireland in 2017 and have since set up quite the life for themselves on our little Emerald Isle. James Lowe with his wife Arnica and their son Nico. Pic: Instagram Speaking to Irish Rugby TV, James gushed: ‘[We are] now proud Irish Citizens. It was obviously a very proud…
A “respected barber” has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for holding almost €3 million worth of cocaine in his Dublin home.
A MAN who died after a fall from an apartment block has been named locally as Mal McBurney. Mr McBurney, a rapper from west Belfast known as Mal Mc, was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident at Redwood Court, Dunmurry in Northern Ireland on Wednesday, February 19. A resident of the apartment block called 999 after seeing a man falling from a flat on the top floor into the car park. The report was made at around 3.20pm yesterday. Tributes have poured in for the 25-year-old, who was well-known on social media and around the community. Sean Pol…
Finn Russell has a “big role” to play after being passed fit as Scotland seek a record fifth straight Calcutta Cup victory against England in the Six Nations, according to head coach Gregor Townsend. The fly-half was substituted with a concussion during the defeat to Ireland two weeks ago after clashing heads with team-mate Darcy Graham, who despite having observed a 12-day concussion protocol will not play at Twickenham on Saturday. The winger left the field at Murrayfield on a stretcher and wearing a neck brace after colliding with Russell in the 22nd minute of Scotland’s 32-18 loss. He was…
Rates of drug overdose deaths decreased in the U.S. for the first time since the pandemic began, according to new federal data published Thursday.
A County Kilkenny tourist attraction is advising visitors to be cautious while exploring its park and surroundings, as wild deer have been spotted in the area. Castlecomer Discovery Park issued the warning, stating deer can be ‘unpredicatable’. FOR MORE NORTH KILKENNY NEWS, CLICK HERE “Stay alert an
Work on the new North Terrace at the Brandywell continues as Derry City FC prepare for their first home game of the season.
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A huge sinkhole that swallowed parts of a high street in Surrey could mean residents are unable to return to their homes for months. People living in 30 properties in the village of Godstone were forced to evacuate their homes as a 100-metre police cordon was put in place on Monday. SES Water later said one of its main pipes had burst underneath the road. The emergence of sinkholes has not been confined to this small area of Surrey. In recent years, several have appeared across the UK, causing damage to infrastructure and forcing costly repair works. – What is…
THREE emergency replacements have been lined up to replace Daniel Dubois amid concern he could be about to pull out of his fight with Joseph Parker. Dubois’ heavyweight bout is in jeopardy after news broke that the Brit fighter is SICK and being evaluated by doctors. Getty Daniel Dubois’ fight with Joseph Parker is in jeopardy after the brit fell sick[/caption] Getty Three replacements have been touted for Joseph Parker to take on[/caption] And with organisers scrambling to ensure they still have an event to put on, reports claim that three fighters have already been eyed to step in for…
Galway United, where Caulfield is the current manager, said: “Galway United are deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing of Nora Caulfield, beloved mother of our Senior Men’s Manager, John Caulfield
Job losses and higher prices are all part of “the worst” that could happen here if there is a reduction in trading between the US and EU, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has said.
A Government proposal to solve a bitter row on parliamentary speaking rights is “utterly unacceptable”, according to the main opposition parties.
Wallace, remembered for his deep commitment to public service and community, was praised as a proud Corkman who never forgot his roots
President Xi Jinping and Laotian President Bounnhang Vorachith jointly attended a ceremony on Tuesday to start the project of modernizing a century-old hospital in Vientiane with Chinese assistance. President Xi Jinping and Laotian President Bounnhang Vorachith jointly attended a ceremony on Tuesday to start the project of modernizing a century-old hospital in Vientiane with Chinese assistance. President Xi Jinping and Laotian President Bounnhang Vorachith jointly attended a ceremony on Tuesday to start the project of modernizing a century-old hospital in Vientiane with Chinese assistance.