Belfast’s Linen Hall Library receives £175,000 emergency funding from the City Council despite Sinn Féin’s opposition. Belfast Library Gets Lifeline Amid Opposition Belfast will give Linen Hall Library £175,000 in emergency help from the City Council. City Hall representatives agreed to the fund this week, but Sinn Féin opposed this move. The library is Belfast’s…
A woman recounts losing her ‘one-in-a-million husband’ in the Omagh bombing, highlighting lasting grief and family impact. Omagh Bomb Grief Woman Lost One-in-Million Husband Brian McCrory died in the Omagh bombing. The bombing happened on August 15, 1998. He was 54 years old and used to work as a fireman. His daughter, Louise, gave a…
A black and white lurcher was found chained in Cork, two weeks after being stolen from a shelter. The dog is now safe and receiving care from authorities. Starving Dog Found Chained on Wasteland Two Weeks After Being Stolen Cork: A dog was found chained up on wasteland. It had been missing for two weeks.…
The mother of Shaun McLaughlin, a victim of the Omagh bombing, shares her enduring pain and the impact on her family during a public inquiry into the tragedy. Mum of 12-Year-Old Omagh Bomb Victim Says “Firstborn Baby Will Always Be in Our Minds” Omagh: A mother spoke at a public inquiry about her son, Shaun…
Fans are emotional after watching the new Boyzone documentary, which highlights the band’s journey and struggles, especially focusing on Mikey’s absence and mental health. Boyzone Documentary’s Heartbreaking Final Scene Moves Fans to Tears Dublin: Boyzone fans are feeling emotional after watching a new documentary about the band. The film, titled “Boyzone: No Matter What,” dives…
A 44-year-old Irish man was arrested in Medellin, Colombia, for allegedly trying to pay a minor for sex. The hotel manager was also detained in the incident. Irish Sex Tourist, 44, Arrested in Colombian Hotel Room for Child Exploitation Medellin: Police in Colombia arrested an Irish man for allegedly trying to pay a 15-year-old girl…
Charlie Flanagan expresses concern about the Irish government’s lack of a parallel inquiry into the Omagh bombing, fearing vital information may be withheld. Former Irish Minister Raises Alarm Over Missing Omagh Inquiry Parallel Omagh: A former Irish cabinet minister is worried about the lack of a parallel inquiry into the Omagh bombing. Charlie Flanagan, who…
A 19-year-old was hospitalized after being stabbed in the eye during an attack by three men in North Belfast. Police are investigating the incident. Teenager Hospitalized After Being Stabbed in the Eye During North Belfast Assault North Belfast: A teenager was taken to the hospital after a scary incident. He was stabbed in the eye…
Tom Grennan is hitting the road for an 11-date tour in the UK and Ireland, including a stop in Aberdeen. His new album and single are also on the way. Tom Grennan Announces 11-Date UK and Ireland Tour Including Aberdeen Show Aberdeen: Tom Grennan is coming to town! He’ll perform at P&J Live this September…
A family lost three generations in the Omagh bombing. The inquiry highlights their tragic story and hopes for no other family to endure such pain. Omagh Bomb Inquiry Reveals Family’s Heartbreaking Loss of Three Generations Omagh: A family from Co Tyrone faced an unimaginable loss in the Omagh bombing. They lost three generations of women…