David Young

1 month ago | irishmirror.ie | PAOisin Doherty |David Young |Oisin Doherty

Northern Ireland’s Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has promised to attend a GAA in 2025. Lyons' pledge comes after reports that GAA President Jarlath Burns had taken aim at the minister for not taking in a senior-level GAA game. Sport falls under the remit of the ministerial office in question. Speaking to the PA news agency in Washington DC, Mr Lyons said he wanted to see a match in person this season. “Whether that’s on Friday or on a Saturday, I’m happy to do that.

1 month ago | irishmirror.ie | PALouise Burne |David Young |Louise Burne

The Burke family gate crashed the swanky Ireland Funds gala dinner in Washington DC on Thursday night. The family had been protesting outside as guests arrived but entered half way through a speech being made by Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn. They approached a table in the middle of the floor and Mrs Burke said “my son is in prison”. Security and police came over to remove them. At one point, Martina and Issac Burke both fell to the floor.

Jan 18, 2025 | standard.co.uk | David Young

Fianna Fail members will vote later on the draft programme for government for Ireland’s next ruling coalition. Party leader and deputy premier Micheal Martin will address the ard fheis conference in Dublin ahead of a debate on the proposed governance plan. The event is taking place just days before Tanaiste Mr Martin is due to become taoiseach for the second time.

Jan 16, 2025 | sundayworld.com | David Young |Jonathan McCambridge

A barrister for the family of Sean Brown described his 1997 killing, which has been linked to several state agents, as an “indelible stain” on the body politic of the UK. Des Fahy KC was responding to a Government bid to overturn the decision of a High Court judge last year to order a public inquiry into the murder. Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn’s challenge against the order was heard in the Court of Appeal in Belfast on Thursday.

Jan 15, 2025 | nz.news.yahoo.com | David Young

Irish language rap trio Kneecap took a typically forthright swipe at the British establishment after a film about the Belfast band secured six Bafta nominations. Writer-director Rich Peppiatt’s film about the hip hop group from west Belfast has been nominated in the categories of outstanding British film, outstanding debut, film not in the English language, original screenplay, casting, and editing.