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Harrison Ford’s original Han Solo blaster expected to fetch €485,000 at auction

Han Solo’s original blaster, used by Harrison Ford in Star Wars: A New Hope, is expected to fetch up to 500,000 dollars (€485,000) when it goes under the hammer later this month. The prop firearm, which was previously missing and presumed lost, was ...

12 Aug 2022 at 10:42

Arts & Entertainment

World-famous singer set to perform in Ireland next year

American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform in Dublin’s RDS Arena on May 5 and 7, 2023. The world-renowned rock artist said: “After six years, I’m looking forward to seeing our great and loyal fans next year. ...

24 May 2022 at 10:25

Arts & Entertainment

On-stage slap at this year's Oscars leaves Hollywood shocked

Will Smith’s son Jaden and Tennis star Serena Williams are among the stars who expressed both shock and support after the Hollywood actor hit Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars. Smith appeared to take offence at a gag comedian Rock made about ...

28 Mar 2022 at 11:12

Arts & Entertainment

Will Smith resigns from the Academy as ‘inexcusable’ Oscars behaviour rumbles on

Will Smith said he had “betrayed the trust of the Academy” as he resigned from the organisation, following his “shocking, painful, and inexcusable” actions at the Oscars. The actor, 53, said he was “heartbroken” and would accept any ...

02 Apr 2022 at 13:07

Home

Ballymahon shocked and saddened by death of hugely popular Noel Rock

Everyone was shocked and saddened on hearing of the death on Monday, January 24, 2022 of Noel Rock, St Matthew’s Park, Ballymahon after a very short illness. He is survived by his wife Marian (nee McCormack), son Patrick and ...

02 Feb 2022 at 21:52

Motoring

Pedestrian killed on road near historic landmark in Midlands on Friday afternoon

A pedestrian has died in a collision in Laois near the famous Rock of Dunamase between Portlaoise and Stradbally. At approximately 1:10pm, a car collided with two pedestrians in the Dunamaise area of Stradbally. One of the ...

08 Oct 2022 at 14:40

Arts & Entertainment

Rapper fatally shot while in restaurant

Philadelphia rapper PnB Rock has been fatally shot during a robbery in South Los Angeles, according to police and his representatives. The rapper, whose real name is Rakim Allen, was eating inside a Roscoe’s Chicken and ...

13 Sept 2022 at 16:34

Home

Ballymahon mourns death of one of the oldest and much-loved members of the community Pat Rock

It was with deep regret that we learned of the peaceful death on Tuesday, July 20 of one of the oldest and much-loved members of our community Mr Pat Rock, Shrule, Ballymahon at the Regional Hospital, Mullingar ...

03 Aug 2021 at 14:00

Local News

Music Generation adds Longford School of Rock to its programme

From September 2021, Shane will be stepping down from his role as director to facilitate MGLongford to further develop the school into its broader programme of music opportunities for children and young people....

12 Sept 2021 at 09:00

Arts & Entertainment

Dolly Parton among artists inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Eminem, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, Eurythmics, Duran Duran and Pat Benatar have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, part of a list that also includes Dolly Parton, who initially resisted the ...

04 May 2022 at 16:30

National News

Jimmy Kimmel addresses Will Smith slap and makes Irish joke in opening monologue

Jimmy Kimmel has kicked off the 95th Academy Awards joking about fights starting on stage, referencing Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at last year’s ceremony and poking fun at the Irish talent nominated. ...

13 Mar 2023 at 01:13

Arts & Entertainment

US comedian pokes fun at Irish actors in Oscars monologue

Jimmy Kimmel kicked off the 95th Academy Awards joking about fights starting on stage, referencing Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at last year’s ceremony and poking fun at the Irish talent nominated. ...

13 Mar 2023 at 10:13

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