THEATREclub’s ethos of drama for the people underpins its new play, an exploration of what kinship means in Ireland, says Pádraic Killeen

TALKING to drug gangs should be considered as part of an effort to protect families and communities from drug-related intimidation, a conference has heard.

COCAINE use has risen in recent weeks due to a chronic shortage of heroin, drug treatment services have said.

THERE was further angry reaction yesterday to Government cutbacks for local drugs projects.