The Gardai lined the streets as the coffin of a murdered Irish police detective nicknamed ‘The Bear’ was carried through his hometown at the state funeral. Murdered garda Colm Horkan was carried through his hometown at the funeral in Charlestown, Co Mayo, today. The coffin of the detective garda was draped in the Irish flag, with … Read more
A 43-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Detective Garda Colm Horkan. Stephen Silver, from Aughaward, Foxford in Co Mayo, appeared before a special sitting at Castlerea District Court on Friday night wearing a black T-shirt and jogging bottoms. Following the brief appearance, Judge Alan Mitchell remanded him into custody and … Read more
A schoolboy who ditched his homework to take a walk along the edge of a lake got a surprise when he stumbled upon the wreck of an ancient longboat. Cathal McDonagh, from Lisacul in County Roscommon, Ireland, spotted the boat as he was wading in the shallows of Cloonacolly Lough at the back of his … Read more
Tragedy as boy, five, drowns after falling off inflatable dingy in Irish lake Ben Duffy, 5, was playing with his siblings on the shore of Lough Mask in Mayo His family were enjoying the Bank Holiday sunshine on Ireland’s west coast Ben fell from an dinghy prompting a major search and rescue operation The youngster’s … Read more
Spanish archaeologists believe they may have found the skeleton of the hero Irish chieftain ‘Red’ Hugh O’Donnell who fought fiercely against the English during the Tudor conquest of Ireland. More than a dozen intact remains have been discovered this week in digging by the Hispano-Irish Association at La Capilla de las Maravillas (the Chapel of … Read more
The coronavirus may cause deadly blood clots, further scientific research has today revealed. Irish doctors discovered the infection can cause ‘hundreds of small’ blockages in the lungs. These clots may then damage lung function, which the scientists say is ‘undoubtedly’ causing deaths. If respiratory failure occurs, it can cause low oxygen levels, putting strain on … Read more
Hollywood megastar Matt Damon and his wife Luciana Barroso were spotted in the midst of their Irish quarantine on Wednesday. The Bourne Identity star, 49, is currently in lockdown in the sleepy Dublin suburb of Dalkey, after he became stuck in the country where he was filming, due to the travel ban enforced amid the global … Read more
Niall Horan has donated a whopping 100,000 euro (£87,000) to an Irish charity which helps older people through the coronavirus pandemic. The One Direction star, 26, gifted the generous amount to the charity Alone, with the organisation stating that the donation enables them to continue to provide vital assistance to older people during this difficult time. The … Read more
Game of Thrones fans will soon be able tour the studio where many of the hit TV show’s most iconic scenes were filmed. HBO has announced it is opening The Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, from Spring 2020. It will be located within Linen Mill Studios, and the tour will bring … Read more
A photographer has captured a rare glimpse into the everyday lives of London‘s Irish Traveller community, revealing how the close-knit group go about their day to day activities. The stunning images show young boys showing off their strength as they flex their muscles, while others at the Ealing Bashley Road site clean their caravans, showing … Read more