Stephen Murphy

2 weeks ago | sookenewsmirror.com | Stephen Murphy

On a recent walk along Oak Bay Avenue, I noticed the new permanent patio outside The Penny Farthing. My first thought was, I wonder how much money Oak Bay received for permanently repurposing this key piece of Oak Bay Avenue. On March 25, 2024, council approved the installation of an approximately 740-square-foot permanent patio on the roadway in front of The Penny Farthing.

Jun 11, 2024 | thisisthecoast.co.uk | Stephen Murphy

In February, the High Court in Belfast ruled elements of the legislation, which were passed into law last September, were in breach of European human rights laws. The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act offers conditional immunity from prosecution for Troubles-era offences. However, it's strongly opposed by all parties in Northern Ireland, victims' groups, and the Irish government - which has taken an inter-state case against the UK to the European Court of Human Rights.

Apr 18, 2024 | iwradio.co.uk | Stephen Murphy

Around 800 youngsters had made their way to the Stardust, a nightclub housed in a converted factory in the north Dublin suburb of Artane, on the night of 13 February 1981. An evening of dancing and drinking on the eve of Valentine's Day was promised. There was even a dancing competition. Seventeen-year-old Marie Kennedy from nearby Kilbarrack was among the partygoers. "Disco dancing was her really big thing," recalled her sister Michelle. "She loved the Bee Gees, The Jackson 5, Leo Sayer and Abba.

Feb 15, 2024 | mansfield103.co.uk | Stephen Murphy

Sky News asked Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA commissioner-general, if he would resign in order for the agency to move forward. "If the issue was leadership, I would agree with you," Mr Lazzarini replied. "The real issue is not leadership, it is the dismantling of the organisation. Whoever will be at the helm of the organisation, the objective to dismantle UNRWA will still remain.

Jan 18, 2024 | mkfm.com | Stephen Murphy

Pay parity with the rest of the UK is the core issue for workers angry at a widening wage gap and political paralysis. Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has been urged to release funding to make delayed pay awards in the absence of the devolved government at Stormont, but he has refused, saying the matter is a devolved one. From early morning, striking workers braved sub-zero temperatures to gather at picket lines across Northern Ireland.