Allan Preston

Belfast

Journalist at The Irish News

Journalist in Belfast with the Irish News. [email protected]

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Heartbreak after Donegal church destroyed in fire

3 days ago | msn.com | Allan Preston

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DUP leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis, saying loss will ‘be felt deeply’

3 days ago | irishnews.com | Allan Preston

THE DUP has joined other political leaders in sharing their tributes over the death of Pope Francis. Party leader Gavin Robinson commented: “Pope Francis was held in deep affection by many in Northern Ireland. “We extend our respectful sympathies to all those grieving his passing.
Heartbreak after Donegal church destroyed in fire

3 days ago | irishnews.com | Allan Preston

A Donegal community has been left “heartbroken” after a church was destroyed by an overnight fire. The burnt frame of St Mary’s Church (Séipéal Mhuire) in Derrybeg (Gaoth Dobhair) was all that remained on Monday morning. It was reported that five units of the fire brigade and gardaí had attended after the blaze was first reported around 4amThe Catholic church was first built in 1972 and is one of the largest in the diocese of Raphoe.
Aontú submit bill to let Irish citizens in Northern Ireland vote for President

4 days ago | msn.com | Allan Preston

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Michelle O’Neill speaks of ‘end days of partition’ at Coalisland republican event

4 days ago | msn.com | Allan Preston

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Aontú submit bill to let Irish citizens in Northern Ireland vote for President

4 days ago | irishnews.com | Allan Preston

A new bill allowing Irish citizens in Northern Ireland to vote in the Republic’s presidential elections would be “historic,” the Aontú political party has said. Party leader Peadar Tóibín announced he had submitted the bill to the Dáil, with details announced at the socially conservative party’s Easter 1916 Commemoration at Arbour Hill in Dublin.
Michelle O’Neill speaks of ‘end days of partition’ at Coalisland republican event

4 days ago | irishnews.com | Allan Preston

SINN Féin’s Michelle O’Neill has said that Ireland is living in “the end days of partition” while renewing her call for a border poll by 2030. Attending her first republican Easter commemoration in Northern Ireland since becoming First Minister, Ms O’Neill made the comments on Saturday to a crowd at the republican plot for St Mary and St Joseph’s in Coalisland graveyard.
Colin Farrell opens up on decision to put his son in care

6 days ago | irishnews.com | Allan Preston

IRISH actor Colin Farrell has spoken of the difficult decision to one day put his adult son into a care facility. The 48-year-old has previously opened up about the challenge his son James (21), whose mother is American model Kim Bordenave, has faced growing up with Angelman syndrome. The neurological condition can cause movement disorder, problems with swallowing and breathing, epilepsy and low-muscle tone.
New campaign highlights help for young victims of sexual exploitation

6 days ago | irishnews.com | Allan Preston

A new campaign is encouraging young people at risk of sexual exploitation in Northern Ireland to reach out for help. ‘The Full Story’ has involved a series of workshops delivered by the NSPCC, in partnership with the PSNI and the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland, to health and social care professionals across the five trust areas.
400 children with special needs still without a school place

1 week ago | irishnews.com | Allan Preston

A total of 400 children in Northern Ireland with special educational needs (SEN) still remain without a school place ahead of September. Alliance MLA Michelle Guy called the matter “deeply concerning” after receiving the figures from the Education Minister Paul Givan, stating the pupils were being “failed by the education system”. “The Education Authority initially stated there was a need for 1,300 places for pupils with SEN.