Over the weekend, I finally had a chance to see “It Ends With Us”, a film I’d been eager to watch since missing its premiere. The buzz surrounding the movie has been inescapable, with nearly every website plastered with stories about the stars and their so-called “artistic differences.” Blake Lively, along with writer and producer…
Rhasidat Adeleke – A Trailblazer in Irish Athletics In a historic moment for Irish athletics, Rhasidat Adeleke has become the first Irish woman to reach an Olympic sprint final. The 21-year-old sprinter from Tallaght has etched her name in the annals of sports history by finishing second in her 400m semi-final with an impressive time…
Kellie Harrington has once again etched her name into the annals of Olympic history by defending her title at the 2024 Olympics, becoming a two-time gold medallist. Her journey to this monumental achievement is a testament not only to her individual prowess but also to the unwavering support of her team and community. Kellie has…
Male Violence Claims Another Life: Community Mourns the Tragic Death of Daena Walsh A young woman who died in suspicious circumstances in an incident at an apartment in Midleton, Co Cork, yesterday, has been named locally as Daena Walsh. The 27-year-old mother of two was found suffering from several suspected stab wounds in…
Elaine O’Hara: Remembering Her Light Beyond the Darkness Elaine O’Hara was a woman whose life was tragically cut short, but today, her family hopes she can finally rest in peace. Elaine, born on March 17, 1976, was a dedicated childcare worker from Dublin, Ireland. She was known for her caring nature and her desire…
From Mourning to Mayhem, Rioters Turn Vigil into Violence The violence that erupted on Tuesday evening in Southport is an ugly reminder of the pervasive issue of men’s violence in our society. Frontline emergency service workers, who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving the public, were met with unspeakable violence while simply…
The tragic case of Valerie French Kilroy, who was brutally murdered by her husband James Kilroy, highlights the urgent need for legislative reform to protect the rights and well-being of children who lose a parent to domestic violence. This case, along with the recent introduction of “Jade’s Law” in the UK, highlights the critical importance…
When the judicial system functions as intended, it is indeed a joy to behold. The sentencing today of Raymond Shorten, a taxi driver who preyed on vulnerable women and a child, is a testament to the law catching up with predators who can no longer hide behind their deceitful language and the all-too-common defence of…
Today, the court handed down a 13-year prison sentence to Raymond Shorten, a convicted rapist, for the rape of a seven-year-old girl in 2012. This case is particularly harrowing and sinister, as the rape occurred during a time of immense vulnerability for the child – at her mother’s funeral. The trauma of losing her mother,…
In a distressing and harrowing case, a 67-year-old man from Carlow has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the habitual rape and assault of his wife over a span of 25 years, subjecting her to what was described in court as “25 years of hell.” The severity of his crimes and the prolonged period over…