Irish homelessness figures increase yet again, reaching a record high
A record high. Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy published the latest figures on homelessness in Ireland on Tuesday (3 December). The latest report shows that there were a total of 10,514 individuals in emergency accommodation in October. This figure includes 6,688 adults, 1,733 families and 3,826 dependants or children. This marks an increase of 117 […]
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Harry Potter fans look away now, Imelda Staunton in talks to play Queen Elizabeth in Seasons 5 and 6 of The Crown
Harry Potter fans, look away now. English actress Imelda Staunton is well-known for a wide variety of roles, but more than anything she is remembered as Dolores Umbridge — Harry Potter’s sadistic defence against the dark arts teacher in fifth year, who goes on to help out Voldemort later on in the series. Now, it […]
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Nine out of 10 Irish women murdered knew their killer
Women are more likely to be killed in their own homes than anywhere else. On Friday, Women’s Aid released their latest report, titled A Legacy of Loss – Femicide Watch 2019. Data from the report reveals that five women had died violently in Ireland so far in 2019 (as of 11 November). Women’s Aid also […]
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