Rare Persian Coins Stolen in Burglary in Belfast
June 3, 2019 No Responses

Rare Persian Coins Stolen in Burglary in Belfast

A rare set of Persian coins have been stolen during a burglary in Belfast. Several diamond necklaces, rings and bracelets, an antique female Swiss watch and a quantity of US dollars were also in the haul taken from a property...
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Protesters Preparing for President Trump’s Visit to Ireland
June 3, 2019 No Responses

Protesters Preparing for President Trump’s Visit to Ireland

Organizers claim that thousands of people are set to take part in protests across Ireland when Donald Trump visits the island later this week. Mr Trump and his wife Melania arrived in the UK on Monday morning. They were officially...
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Sinn Féin Calls for Leaders Show ‘Political Will’ to Restore Power-Sharing
June 3, 2019 No Responses

Sinn Féin Calls for Leaders Show ‘Political Will’ to Restore Power-Sharing

Sinn Féin has urged leaders in Northern Ireland to show political will despite the “improbable” circumstances, and seal a deal on restoring power-sharing. Uncertainty at Westminster and over Brexit form the backdrop to the latest effort to negotiate a dea...
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More Than 400 Ambulance Staff Attacked Every Year in The North
June 2, 2019 No Responses

More Than 400 Ambulance Staff Attacked Every Year in The North

More than 400 ambulance staff are attacked every year in Northern Ireland, figures show. The attacks ranged from verbal to physical, including biting, lacerations and bruising, according to figures obtained by the Press Association. Frontline staff including p...
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Police Launch Cross Border Investigation into Attempt to Kill an Officer
June 2, 2019 No Responses

Police Launch Cross Border Investigation into Attempt to Kill an Officer

Police have launched an investigation straddling the Irish border into a dissident republican attempt to kill an officer. A “sophisticated” bomb was placed under the man’s vehicle and discovered at Shandon Park Golf Club in East Belfast on Saturday. He.....
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Police Find Bomb Under Officer’s Car in East Belfast
June 1, 2019 No Responses

Police Find Bomb Under Officer’s Car in East Belfast

A suspected viable bomb has been found under a car belonging to a police officer at an east Belfast golf club, it is understood. A tournament being held at the Shandon Park Golf Club was cancelled and at least 70...
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Bradley Accused of “Apparent Contempt” After Refusing to Take Questions from Journalists
May 31, 2019 No Responses

Bradley Accused of “Apparent Contempt” After Refusing to Take Questions from Journalists

The Northern Ireland Secretary has been criticized by the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) for showing “apparent contempt” by refusing to take their questions. Karen Bradley did not field any queries after she gave a minute-long update on the political....
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Ian Bailey Convicted of Murder by France’s Highest Criminal Court
May 31, 2019 No Responses

Ian Bailey Convicted of Murder by France’s Highest Criminal Court

Ian Bailey has been convicted in his absence by France’s highest criminal court of the murder of 39-year-old Frenchwoman Sophie Toscan du Plantier in West Cork in 1996. Presiding judge Frederique Aline listed all the evidence presented to the court...
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Over 61,000 Births Recorded in Ireland Last Year
May 31, 2019 No Responses

Over 61,000 Births Recorded in Ireland Last Year

There were more than 61,000 babies born in Ireland last year, a slight decrease on the previous year. There were 61,016 births in 2018 compared to 62,053 in 2017. The CSO figures show the average age of Irish mothers is...
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Taoiseach Tells Corbyn That Only Fundamental Changes in UK Position Could Change Brexit Deal
May 30, 2019 No Responses

Taoiseach Tells Corbyn That Only Fundamental Changes in UK Position Could Change Brexit Deal

The UK cannot continue to be granted rolling Brexit extensions unless there is a general election or a second referendum in the pipeline, the Taoiseach has warned the UK Labour leader. Leo Varadkar told Jeremy Corbyn that the Withdrawal Agreement...
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