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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President Trump ‘Looking Forward’ to Ireland Visit
May 30, 2019 No Responses

President Trump ‘Looking Forward’ to Ireland Visit

President Donald Trump has said he is looking forward to his trip to Ireland next week. Mr Trump said he will base himself at the hotel and golf resort he owns in Doonbeg in Co Clare. The US president and...
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Stolen Beer Kegs Worth Over $1million Recovered by Police
May 30, 2019 No Responses

Stolen Beer Kegs Worth Over $1million Recovered by Police

Stolen beer kegs worth over $1million have been seized by police. Two men, both aged 55, were arrested as officers recovered the kegs during raids targeting organised crime in Mallusk near Belfast and Omagh, Co Tyrone. Officers said the kegs,...
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Depth of Anger and Frustration in Defense Forces at ‘Extraordinary’ Level Say Martin
May 29, 2019 No Responses

Depth of Anger and Frustration in Defense Forces at ‘Extraordinary’ Level Say Martin

The level of anger and frustration within the Defense Forces is “extraordinary”, it has been claimed. Micheál Martin made the comments after the former head of the Army Ranger Wing heavily criticized government policies, poor pay and retention issues with...
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Taoiseach Welcomes Election of Two ‘Remainers’ in The North
May 28, 2019 No Responses

Taoiseach Welcomes Election of Two ‘Remainers’ in The North

The result of the European election in Northern Ireland has been heard in Brussels and must be heard in London, the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said. Mr Varadkar described the election of two Remain candidates to one Brexiteer as “really...
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Swann Not Standing Down from UUP Leadership ‘at this Moment in Time’
May 28, 2019 No Responses

Swann Not Standing Down from UUP Leadership ‘at this Moment in Time’

The leader of the Ulster Unionist Party said he considered his position after a failed European election campaign. Robin Swann said he had decided not to stand down “at this moment in time”, and would not be “running away” from...
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