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Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash

John O'Brien, Jr. - July 29, 2026

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Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash

John O'Brien, Jr. - July 29, 2026 0

Hansard, 56, was the frontman for rock group The Frames and also featured in The Commitments. He won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for Falling Slowly in 2008 which he wrote for the low-budget film Once.

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Cooking Up a Hooley in the Kitchen: Grillin’ Time

Katie Gagne - July 24, 2026 0

Grilled food just tastes better. It’s a touch of sunshine and summer. There really is no limit to what you can cook on a grill. This yummy salad is entirely made cooking over those hot grates. Once you prep and assemble all the ingredients, you can just pull up a chair and let the grill do all the work.

Ireland’s Leading Aerial Dance Company to Expand Mid-West Hub and International Reach

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July’s Fantastic Festival Focus Features

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That Was the Week that Was

Ciarán Quinn - May 1, 2026 0

Last weekend, Belfast hosted the annual Sinn Féin Ard Fheis (party conference). The sun was out, and the Waterfront Conference Centre was the perfect venue for our meeting. This was the largest Ard Fheis in several years. There was a huge sense

Coroner to deliver findings on fatal shootings involving British Army in Springhill and Westrock

John O'Brien, Jr. - April 30, 2026 0

The inquest concluded in April 2024, just hours before the former Government’s guillotine on conflict-related court cases as part of new legacy laws came into effect.

All Roads Lead to Belfast this Weekend

Ciarán Quinn - April 25, 2026 0

From Friday evening through Saturday, over 150 motions will be debated and voted on. If agreed, they will become party policy. In advance of the Ard Fheis, the motions will be discussed at a local level, with delegates provided with voting guidelines.

Livestream Sinn Féin’s Ard Fheis 2026

John O'Brien, Jr. - April 24, 2026 0

Watch the Livestream of Sinn Féin’s Ard Fheis 2026 Building Ireland's Future - Ag Tógáil Todhchaí na hÉireann - taking place in Belfast on Friday 24th 6pm-9pm and Saturday 25th April 10am-7pm.

Irish Unity Education Webinar with Rose Conway Walsh TD

John O'Brien, Jr. - April 21, 2026 0

Join us for a conversation with Rose Conway-Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo and member of the Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee. We will discuss...

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July’s Fantastic Festival Focus Features

John O'Brien, Jr. - July 20, 20260

Arts/Entertainment

Music, culture and dance await at one of the largest Irish Festivals in the world. A dynamic lineup of musicians from across the globe, blending international talent with local artistry. Gaelic Storm (US), Altan (Ireland), The Gardiner Brothers (Ireland & US), Scythian (US), Eileen Ivers & The Brigideens (US), Ally the Piper (US), Howley (Ireland & US), Fanore (Ireland & US), O’Jizo (Japan), The Prodigals (US), Clada (Ireland), Billow Wood (Ireland), Drowsy Lads (from Columbus!), John Whelan All Star Ceili Band (US), The Narrowbacks (US), Sorcha (US), including 17 national and international entertainers, 26 local and regional artists, eight dance schools and seven pipe and drum bands including ...