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The Edge RestaurantRedcastle HotelMovilleInishowen00353 7493 85555 redcastlehoteldonegal.comCOME August it'll be six years since I moved from Liverpool to the north of Ireland. While never for one second have I felt a twinge of regret over the decision, there are times when my conviction feels more deeply embedded than others, when I know in my soul that I did the right thing.I feel that every time I drive from Derry up along the east bank of the Foyle towards Moville, and never more so than on an evening like this. The heat of the day clung stubbornly to the twilight like a drunk to his glass at closing time. A palate of greens decorated the roadside verges. As we crossed from miles to kilometres we saw old men in socks and sandals mowing their lawns, and girls returning home from camogie practise. The Foyle turned from silver to bronze, and the land wore its gentle beauty like a favourite shirt.My brother and I were heading to the Redcastle Hotel, to meet a friend for dinner at The … [Read more...] about Eating Out: Aptly named restaurant at Redcastle Hotel reassures me I made right move

THE case of a Derry man who served eight years in prison for possession of firearms is being considered by the Criminal Case Review Commission (CCRC).Gary McCool, from the Bogside, was sentenced to 12 years in 1979 after he and another man were detained close to a car the weapons were found a year earlier.Mr McCool, who was 18 when he was arrested, has always denied involvement and is believed to be only one of two men allowed to examine his own files by Forensic Services Northern Ireland. He had asked the CCRC to re-examine his case in 2016 after a previous attempt to have it referred to the Court of Appeal failed.The new review comes after a report produced by English experts raised concerns about the forensic evidence used to convict him.A forensic expert says that in his opinion the comparison of fibres was “deficient, both by modern standards and given the methods available at the time”. He also said that the actions of British soldiers and RUC officers during the … [Read more...] about CCRC review Derry man’s case

THE completion of a £4m primary school in Co Antrim has been delayed until later this year.Corran Integrated Primary School in Larne was expected to be completed next month.However, it has now emerged that the contractor is currently not on site.The school, which also has a nursery unit, caters for more than 170 children who are currently being taught in mobile classrooms.A spokeswoman for the Department of Education last night said: “The Department can confirm that the contractor is currently not on site but is expected to return shortly. “The Department cannot comment further on contractual matters as they remain commercial in confidence.”The spokeswoman said the new school should be completed by the end of the year.“This represents a slight delay on earlier projections of July 2018. “It is not uncommon for delays to occur on new school builds.”Causeway Coast and Glens councillor James McKeown said “parents are … [Read more...] about £4 million Co Antrim school completion delayed

A briefing note to secretary of state Karen Bradley, accidentally emailed to journalists by the Northern Ireland Office, show her ‘lines to take' on a border poll are that she believes nationalists wo[...] This story is for Premium subscribers only Registered users get 5 regular articles and 1 free Premium article per week.   … [Read more...] about Newton Emerson: Leaked briefing notes show NIO’s lines are wearing thin

Should Leo Varadkar call a general election on the issue of Brexit? Fresh from his northern excursion and riding high in the opinion polls in the south, the taoiseach has to decide soon whether to an[...] This story is for Premium subscribers only Registered users get 5 regular articles and 1 free Premium article per week.   … [Read more...] about Patrick Murphy: Varadkar has a decision to make on what will be a pivotal election