News from around the 32 counties of Ireland

Derry

Derry and Donegal brides who had their big day snapped by bankrupt photographer Edel Payne have finally been given copyright of their wedding pictures - however they'll have to stump up more cash to get their albums made up by a third party. Despite assurances given by Miss Payne to the ‘Derry Journal’ last year that she would “honor every contract,” none of the brides we spoke to have ever been given their albums.
(Source: Derry Journal)

Donegal

The growing trade in illegal sex workers in Donegal has resulted in a national charity confirming they have assisted a number of women involved in prostitution in Letterkenny and Inishowen. It's understood the sex trade - involving ron-nationals and some Irish citizens, is, according to a Dublin charity, being run by criminal gangs who move in and out of Donegal.
(Source: Donegal Democrat)

Down

The Australian government has issued a new safety warning to its citizens travelling to Northern Ireland following a spate of bomb attacks this month. Tourists were warned to exercise caution while travelling north of the border and were also urged to avoid sectarian parades as they can “turn violent with little warning”.
 (Source: Belfast Telegraph)

Dublin

Oscar-winning singer Glen Hansard is paying for grief counselling sessions for hundreds of fans who watched a man jump to his death at a recent concert. The Dublin singer, who just announced his return to The Frames, made the big-hearted gesture following the concert by The Swell Season. The group hit the headlines last week when a man jumped to his death during one of their concerts in California -- and band members are now covering the costs of any counselling sessions fans may need as they try to cope with the tragedy.
(Source: The Evening Hearld)

Fermanagh

The average UK household had £143 a week disposable income in January 2009, two per cent lower than a year earlier, according to the latest income tracker report from ASDA. As a result the average family is now £3 a week worse off. Across the regions, the South West and Northern Ireland have taken the biggest proportional hit to discretionary income compared with a year earlier (January 08 vs January 09).
(Source: Fermanagh Today)

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