Crowds lined the streets of the Irish capital, Dublin, on Friday to pay tribute to Irish musician Shane McGowan, who died last week at the age of 65. McGowan, lead singer of the folk punk band The Pogues, died on November 30, sparking an outpouring of tribute messages. Thousands gathered applauded as his coffin was … Read more
[Tilu News]The Northern Ireland Snooker Open qualifying tournament continues on Thursday (19th). The fate of the two Hong Kong players is very different. “Wonder Dad” Marco Marco scored two consecutive shots to “break the hundred” within 13 minutes. In good condition, he defeated Wales player Jamie Jones 4:2 and secured a seat in the main … Read more
Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland is a five-part documentary series made with two distinct audiences in mind, both of whom are not Irish. Produced by James Bluemel, it is set to air on BBC Two in the UK and PBS in the United States. The series primarily depicts the 30-year conflict in Northern … Read more
Sinn Féin has emerged as the largest party in Northern Ireland’s local government elections, with 105 seats, closely followed by the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) with 99. The Ulster Unionist Party obtained 75 seats, while the Social Democratic and Labour Party received 59. The Alliance Party secured 53 seats, while independents won 21. Sinn Féin … Read more
Amidst the shadow of Drumcree church in Portadown, the Tír na nÓg under-six Gaelic football team celebrated their player-of-the-week awards as King Charles III was crowned. Club secretary Elaine McKeown expressed her respect for the values of the monarchy, but noted that nobody in the community was overly concerned with the coronation, as it doesn’t … Read more
The restoration of Northern Ireland’s power-sharing assembly at Stormont has been a long-standing challenge, but former US President Bill Clinton believes it can be achieved with ease if there is a genuine desire to do so. Clinton made his remarks during a recent visit to Belfast, where he spoke about the potential for continued peace … Read more
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has made it clear that they will not be “bowing” to pressure from presidents and prime ministers to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland. This statement was made by an unnamed MLA from the party who emphasized the importance of respecting the principles of the Good Friday Agreement and ensuring that … Read more
In Northern Ireland, former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) councillor, Alan Graham, has pleaded guilty to attempted sexual communication with a child. The 63-year-old was caught in a police sting operation after he attempted to arrange to meet a 15-year-old girl for sex. This alarming case has sent shockwaves throughout the country and highlighted the need … Read more
Back in 2016, former US President Barack Obama caused a stir in the UK when he suggested that the country would be at the “back of the queue” for a trade deal with the US if it decided to leave the European Union. The statement was met with criticism from some pro-Brexit supporters, but Obama’s … Read more
US President Joe Biden became the fourth president to address the Irish Oireachtas, where he emphasized the importance of the relationship between Ireland and the US. He also called for closer collaboration between the UK and Ireland to support the people of Northern Ireland and urged united opposition to Russia’s aggressive actions in Ukraine. Biden … Read more