Tommy Meskill

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Hottest day for 3 years as 29.6C recorded in Roscommon

1 week ago | rte.ie | Tommy Meskill

Today has been the hottest day of the year so far and hottest day in Ireland for three years, with Met Éireann recording a temperature of 29.6C in Co Roscommon this afternoon. The temperature was recorded at Mount Dillon, which yesterday also saw highs of 27C. The forecaster said today's figure marks the highest temperature since August 2022. It comes as warnings are being reiterated for people to stay safe in the sun and water during the current hot spell.
Temperatures in UK set to hit 33C, climate change blamed

1 week ago | rte.ie | Tommy Meskill

Temperatures in the UK are expected to rise to 33C this weekend, with human-caused climate change blamed for increasing the chances of such extreme heat. According to a study from the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group at Imperial College London, the UK heatwave will be about two to four degrees hotter as a direct result of climate change.
Kneecap's Mo Chara due in UK court for terrorism charge

1 week ago | rte.ie | Tommy Meskill

A member of Irish rap trio Kneecap is due to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court in London. Last month British Police confirmed that Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, whose stage name is Mo Chara, was charged with a terrorism offence. He is alleged to have displayed of a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig at the O2 Forum in Kentish town in north London on 21 November last year. London's Metropolitan Police was made aware of an online video from the event last April.
Kneecap's Mo Chara due in UK court for terrorism charge

1 week ago | rte.ie | Tommy Meskill

A member of the Irish rap trio, Kneecap, is due to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court in London. Last month British Police confirmed that Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, whose stage name is Mo Chara, was charged with a terrorism offence. He is alleged to have displayed of a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig at the O2 Forum in Kentish town in north London on 21 November last year. London's Metropolitan Police was made aware of an online video from the event last April.
Irish man killed in UK remembered

1 week ago | rte.ie | Tommy Meskill

The family of an 87-year-old Irish man who died after he was attacked while walking home in north London last month have described him as a "real gentleman". John Mackey had been running errands on the afternoon of 6 May when he was set upon near Goodchild Road. He had just been to his local supermarket and kebab shop. The pensioner sustained head injuries and died in hospital two days later. A man was arrested and charged with Mr Mackey's murder and robbery.
Hindu temple leader in London in shock after plane crash

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Tommy Meskill

The spiritual leader of a Hindu temple in Harrow in London, who knew 20 of the victims in yesterday's Air India plane crash, has said there is deep shock among his community. Shri Rajrajeshwar Guruji said all 20 of the victims have prayed at the temple at some point. Among them was former chief minister of India's Gujarat state, Vijay Rupani.
Hopes of significant UK funding for Casement Park

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Tommy Meskill

The UK's Chanceller of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is to set out her spending review in the House of Commons later today. Many are hoping that a significant allocation towards the construction of Casement Park in west Belfast will be included. The stadium, the home of Antrim GAA, has been derelict for over a decade. It is estimated that the project will cost £260 million (€296.9 million), less than half of which is already in place.
UK Govt considering whether to support Philomena's Law

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Tommy Meskill

The British Government is considering whether to support legislation, known as 'Philomena's law', which seeks to help UK based survivors of Irish mother-and-baby homes access compensation. Over 100 MPs and Peers have signed an open letter backing the proposed law. The legislation has been named after Philomena Lee, a mother and baby home survivor, whose story about her son being forcibly adopted was chronicled in the Oscar nominated film "Philomena".
More than 100 MPs sign letter backing Philomena's Law

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Tommy Meskill

More than 100 MPs and peers in Westminster have signed an open letter backing legislation to help UK-based survivors of Irish mother-and-baby homes access compensation. It comes ahead of the first Westminster debate on 'Philomena's Law' this afternoon. The legislation has been named after Philomena Lee, a mother-and-baby home survivor, whose story about her son being forcibly adopted was chronicled in the Oscar nominated film, 'Philomena'.
More than 100 MPs sign letter backing Philomena's Law

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Tommy Meskill

More than 100 MPs and Peers in Westminster have signed an open letter backing legislation to help UK based survivors of Irish mother-and-baby homes access compensation. It comes ahead of the first Westminster debate on 'Philomena's Law' this afternoon. The legislation has been named after Philomena Lee, a mother and baby home survivor, whose story about her son being forcibly adopted was chronicled in the Oscar nominated film "Philomena".