Martin Scorsese returns to direct Killers of the Flower Moon, four years after his second most recent film The Irishman, which earned ten Oscar nods, including Best Picture and Best Director. Killers of the Flower Moon is set against the backdrop of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma in the 1920s In Killers, Scorsese reunites the genius pairing of Leonardo DiCaprio (The Wolf … [Read more...] about Killers of the Flower Moon – a beautifully important film
Man found guilty of murdering Ashling Murphy
The man accused of murdering Ashling Murphy has been found guilty by a unanimous jury decision. Jozef Puska, with an address of Mucklagh, Co. Offaly, had pleaded not guilty to murdering Ms Murphy, a 23-year-old primary school teacher on 12 January 2022. Ms Murphy suffered from 11 stab wounds to her neck, as she was jogging along Grand Canal Way, Tullamore. It … [Read more...] about Man found guilty of murdering Ashling Murphy
IBTS appeal for more donors as supplies plummet
Image by Annett_Klingner from Pixabay The Irish Blood Transfusion Service are seeking the public’s support to help the national blood supply, as supplies fall low. The IBTS described Sunday 29 October how some stocks have fallen to just three days’ supply. They aim to always have seven days’ supply on hand. They are especially urging those with blood … [Read more...] about IBTS appeal for more donors as supplies plummet
Minister O’Gorman’s plan to allow women in cancer treatment to delay maternity leave welcomed by Irish Cancer Society
Image via greenparty.ie The Irish Cancer Society has welcomed Minister Roderic O’Gorman’s announcement today that he will legislate to enable women with cancer to defer their maternity leave until the end of their treatments. The announcement was made at the Green Party convention on 21 October in Cork. The need for this change was highlighted in the … [Read more...] about Minister O’Gorman’s plan to allow women in cancer treatment to delay maternity leave welcomed by Irish Cancer Society
Gymnastics Ireland caught up in racism scandal
Image by Ania Klara from Pixabay Gymnastics Ireland has come under fire following accusations of racism after a video of a medal ceremony went viral on social media. The video being circulated on social media sites such as TikTok, Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter), shows a medal ceremony at a gymnastics event in which a member of staff is handing out … [Read more...] about Gymnastics Ireland caught up in racism scandal