Michael Fitzpatrick

Austria

Freelance journalist. i news, BBC, NYTs, Guardian, Fortune, Tgraph, FT and many more. Prof. journalism, Vienna. Back in the ha'penny place between the lights.

Articles

Daughter of disabled woman concerned at day centre plan

1 week ago | bbc.com | Michael Fitzpatrick

Michael FitzpatrickBBC News NIThe daughter of a disabled woman has said it is cruel her mother is being "forced to retire" from the day centre she attends in Downpatrick because of her age. Maureen Wyatt, 66, has attended the centre for adults with complex disabilities since 2009 after she suffered a brain injury following a cardiac arrest. Ciara Burns said she had been told her mother had to leave Ardarragh Day Centre because it was only commissioned to provide support for adults aged 18- 65.
XL bully owner thought she was 'going to die' during attack

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Michael Fitzpatrick

XL bully owner thought she was 'going to die' during attackMichael FitzpatrickFacebookThe dog's owner conceded that it was "a risk to public safety"The owner of an XL bully that attacked her before it was shot dead by police said she "thought she was going to die". Officers were called to the incident in Rathmullan Drive in Newtownards shortly after 18:30 BST on Thursday when the dog attacked the woman and her partner.
‘The prices are already high for Irish goods here’: Irish Americans brace themselves for tariffs impact

2 weeks ago | irishtimes.com | Michael Fitzpatrick

New York-based Noel Gaynor was one of a number of Irish-American businessmen absorbing news on Thursday of Donald Trump’s tariffs announcement. Gaynor, from Ballinrobe in Co Mayo, is proprietor of The Butcher Block, a supermarket in Sunnyside, Queens, that has specialised in Irish products for the local community and beyond for 30 years. “It’s hard to say this early on.
Muslim festival Eid al-Fitr celebrated

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Michael Fitzpatrick

Muslim festival Eid al-Fitr celebrated in BelfastMichael FitzpatrickBBCDr Raied Al-Wazzan said multiple celebrations were being held across the cityAn estimated 2,000 people gathered in south Belfast to celebrate the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The biggest gathering in Northern Ireland to celebrate Eid was at the Newforge Sports Complex.
Child left profoundly disabled after serious assault, court told

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Michael Fitzpatrick

A very young child who was left blind and brain damaged following a serious assault "has been deemed life limited", Newry Crown Court has heard. Christopher Fulton, 35, of Maghaberry prison and Amanda Fulton, 36, of Rockfield Gardens in Mosside near Ballymoney were convicted over the assault, following a five week trial last October. A jury found Christopher Fulton guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent and two charges of child cruelty by wilfully neglecting the young victim.
Lessons from Costa Rica’s Economic Transformation

1 month ago | wilsoncenter.org | Carin Zissis |Bruna L. Santos |Michael Fitzpatrick

Q&A with Minister Manuel Tovar of Costa RicaQ. In recent years, Costa Rica has become the second-largest exporter of medical devices in Latin America. How did Costa Rica end up a hub for advanced manufacturing, including for computer chips? A. Costa Rica’s economic transformation has been remarkable, turning into a sophisticated global hub for advanced manufacturing and services.
Three men given minimum 20-year jail term over Ian Ogle murder

1 month ago | bbc.com | Michael Fitzpatrick

Three men given 20-year jail terms over Ian Ogle murderMichael FitzpatrickPacemakerIan Ogle died after being assaulted and stabbed beside his home in east Belfast in 2019Three men convicted of the murder of Ian Ogle in east Belfast following a non-jury trial have been sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison. The 45-year-old was beaten and stabbed a total of 11 times near his home in Cluan Place on 27 January 2019.
Mark Carney to Lead Canada Amid Rising Trade Tensions With US

1 month ago | wilsoncenter.org | Bruna L. Santos |Ekaterina Klimenko |Michael Fitzpatrick

This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity. The Liberal Party is hoping that Carney’s resume and background can help calm voter concerns about their managing of the economy. Carney was Bank of Canada governor during the 2008 financial crisis. He was also Bank of England governor during Brexit, and had to manage a lot of the economic fallout that came from the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union.
Vigil held for murdered pensioner in Dungannon

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Michael Fitzpatrick |Catherine Doyle

A vigil has been held in Dungannon, County Tyrone, for a pensioner who was murdered in the town on Thursday night. The victim, aged in his 70s, was found with serious injuries following an assault at a flat in the Corrainey Park area. He later died. Police have said no arrests have been made so far. On Friday night, more than 100 people gathered close to the block of flats where the man lived.
Vigil held for pensioner murdered in Corrainey Park

1 month ago | bbc.com | Michael Fitzpatrick |Catherine Doyle

Vigil held for murdered pensioner in DungannonMichael Fitzpatrick and Catherine DoyleBBCMore than 100 people gathered close to the block of flats where the victim livedA vigil has been held in Dungannon, County Tyrone, for a pensioner who was murdered in the town on Thursday night. The victim, aged in his 70s, was found with serious injuries following an assault at a flat in the Corrainey Park area. He later died. Police have said no arrests have been made so far.