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Irish Post
2 days ago
- Irish Post
Irishman murdered in London to be laid to rest in native Co. Kilkenny
AN IRISHMAN who was murdered in London last month is to be laid to rest in his native Co. Kilkenny in accordance with his wishes. John Mackey, 87, who lived in Finsbury Park, died in hospital on Thursday, May 8, two days after an alleged robbery in Goodchild Road in the Manor House district of Hackney. A statement from police described the Callan native as a 'proud Irishman' and said his family would join him 'on one final trip back to Ireland where he'll be laid to rest'. A funeral notice on has now confirmed that Mr Mackey's funeral will take place in his home town in two weeks' time. The Requiem Mass will be held at the Church of the Assumption in Callan on Thursday, June 26, followed by burial in Kilbride Cemetery. "Remembered with love by his friends and neighbours in London," read the notice. "A kind, gentle and charming man." It added: "Back home in Callan as he wished." Mr Mackey, one of 11 children, moved to London in the 1950s and is survived by four siblings. Following the Irishman's death, 58-year-old Peter Augustine, of Green Lanes, Hornsey, Haringey was charged with murder and robbery and remanded in custody.
Irish Independent
22-05-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Meath community to hold country music festival as part of €600k fundraising efforts for local church renovations
Considerable donations through 2023 and 2024 has led to funding of €400,000 raised so far for the church out of a total target of €600,000. The Steam Threshing Committee has teamed up with the the Moynalty Parish Development Committee for the music event being held on Sunday, June, 1 in the Threshing Field. Fundraising and reparations for the church are ongoing since 2023 in a community effort, after the church fell into what the committee described as a 'state of despair'. The Church of the Assumption, Moynalty, was built in 1820 on land and with a grant from the local Catholic landlord at the time. It was then a simple 'T' shape structure, that was renovated throughout the years, with the last major work carried out was in 1976, when the long aisle of the church was extended. The elected committee began to put in work from 2023 on behalf of the community to restore what it could. Temporary fixes were put in place straight away to prevent further flooding, the church exterior was power washed, internal plaster was stripped and walls were cleaned of grime and mould. The committee since formed a renovation plan involving permanent repairs for flooding, sewerage works, stained-glass windows refurbishments, wheelchair access, lighting, and further internal work. The music festival is supported by numerous volunteers, as is the Steam Threshing each year, which attracts over 35,000 visitors. The entrance fee is €35 and campers are welcome for the festival in the field at €20 per night, starting Saturday. Moynalty Steam Threshing Festival will follow on Sunday, August, 9 and 10, celebrating its 50th year in existence. The event started as a small community festival in 1976 to help raise funds for the church extension that was underway at the time.
Sunday World
19-05-2025
- Sunday World
Funeral for tragic Sligo seven-year-old Alan Singh to take place this week
The young school boy died on Saturday The funeral of 7-year-old Alan Singh who died after getting into difficulty at a beach in Sligo is set to take place this week. Alan will repose at the Church View Funeral Home Collooney (F91 AH21) on Wednesday afternoon from 4pm to 7pm. Removal will take place on Thursday morning at 10.45am ahead of his funeral at the Church of the Assumption, Collooney at 11am. Burial afterwards in Sligo Cemetery at 12.30 pm. Gardaí, emergency services and Sligo RNLI attended the scene at Lissadell Beach on Saturday. The young boy, from Ballisodare, was given emergency treatment on the shore after being taken from the water. He was airlifted to Sligo University Hospital, but he later died. Alan Singh News in 90 Seconds - May 19th The primary school pupil is survived by his parents Iqbal Jeet Singh and Andrea Dzurikova, as well as his sister Aisha Singh. 'There are no words to express the sadness of this tragedy. What a beautiful little boy,' one mourner's tribute began. 'Please know that you, Alan's family and friends are very much in our thoughts and prayers as you navigate the days ahead without your precious child. May Alan RIP and watch over you all.' Another shared: 'To the Family of Alan my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful little boy. My heart breaks for you all at this devastating time. 'May Alan rest now in eternal peace. May he watch over you all and give you the strength and courage you need every day. 'Sleep tight young man.' A third mourner said: 'To the Singh family, to Alan's classmates and friends. Words are inadequate to convey our deepest sympathy to each of you on your unimaginable loss. 'We are devastated at the tragic loss of your beautiful little boy, brother and grandson. 'Fly high Alan in the arms of the Angels and may every comfort be given to your family and friends at this time.' Gardaí have said an investigation into the tragedy is ongoing, and a file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Slovenia is ready for its moment in the travel spotlight
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Slovenia, at 7,827 square miles, is small enough for visitors to explore in a week. But because of its diverse geography no two days will look the same. Expect to weave your way through tall mountain passes, hike around glacial lakes, descend deep into caves and hit the beach. The Julian Alps, Kamnik-Savinja Alps and Karawanks Alps are Slovenia's three main mountain ranges, and the Julian Alps are especially stunning, offering the "Slovenia of tourist posters: mountain peaks, picture-perfect lakes and blue-green rivers," said Lonely Planet. For skiers, snowboarders and mountaineers, this landscape is a thrill, but there is plenty to do for those who like their feet in shoes rather than skis. Take a gondola to Bled Island, walk up the 99-step South Staircase and visit the Church of the Assumption, and later head to Bled Castle. Dating to the 12th century, this is "how most people imagine a medieval fortress to be, with towers, ramparts, moats and a terrace offering magnificent views." The castle also holds armor, weapons and jewelry collections. The country is "rising as a premiere hiking destination," National Geographic said. Lake Bled offers "excellent" conditions, with shorter, less strenuous paths for beginners. A more challenging time can be had at Triglav National Park, the only national park in Slovenia. The mountain ridge treks here offer prime wildlife-spotting, including chamois, ibex and golden eagles. Slovenia's highest peak, Triglav, stands 9,396 feet tall, and it is recommended that only experienced hikers try to summit it. Slovenia "makes the most" of its 30 miles of Adriatic Sea coastline, Lonely Planet said, with three seaside towns standing out: Koper, Izola and Piran. Each is known for having "clean beaches, boats for rent and rollicking bars." Izola is surrounded by "wonderfully unspoiled beaches," while "picturesque" Piran is a step back in time, with "cobblestoned streets, Venetian-Gothic architecture and widescreen waterside views." For fewer crowds, head to the Istrian Peninsula on the border with Croatia. Here, "you'll find beaches and can go truffle hunting and enjoy pristine seafood," Luxury Slovenia cofounder Mattej Valencic said to Barron's. Primorska, Posavje and Podravje are Slovenia's three primary wine regions, each less than a two-hour drive from the capital, Ljubljana. Podravje is Slovenia's largest winemaking region and where you will find the world's oldest grape-bearing vine, which has grown in Maribor for more than 400 years. It is a "symbol of survival," Wine Enthusiast said, having made it through the phylloxera parasite attack that "decimated European vineyards" in 1870 and World War II bombings. Istria, a jewel in the Adriatic The best lakeside getaways in Europe Gorizia and Nova Gorica: twin towns united in culture There are about 45,700 acres of vineyards in Slovenia, producing 52 varieties of white, red, orange, rosé, Malvasia and sparkling wines that "vary from full-bodied to light," Food & Wine said. Plan on stopping at a winery or tasting room, like Rajhenburg Castle, during your visit. Trappist monks who lived at Rajhenburg during the 1800s introduced sparkling wine to the region, and today they are "honored" in the cellar, where guests can sample wines made nearby. Slovenia has a "distinctive limestone" plateau, known as karst, along with 14,000 known caves, including the "epic" Skocjan Caves, The Independent said. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this massive system has one of the world's largest known underground river canyons, and the cave walls look like they "have been sculpted as a James Bond villain's secret lair." Tours are available, with guides leading visitors three miles deep into the caves; a highlight is crossing the Cerkvenik Bridge above the Reka River and "witnessing the force of the water as it surges through the system." Dozens of waterfalls appear in Slovenia — both above ground and down below in the caves. Kozjak is one "spectacular" example, Smithsonian Magazine said, a 20-minute hike from the Napoleon Bridge and "hidden between cliffs" along the Kozjak Creek. This is a tributary of the Soca River, described by Lonely Planet as a "magically aquamarine" waterway. During summer visits, consider going rafting or take a hike by the water.
