IRISH fast food chain Supermac's has claimed victory in a trademark dispute with global giant McDonald's. A ruling from Europe's General Court means McDonald's can no longer exclusively use the Big Mac term in the EU in relation to chicken sandwiches, poultry products or restaurants. Supermac's founder Joe McDonagh said the ruling represented a victory for small businesses, … [Read more...] about Irish chain Supermac’s claims victory over McDonald’s in trademark battle
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Searches carried out by police investigating New IRA
SEARCHES are being carried out in Co. Antrim by police investigating the activities of the New IRA. The searches, which are being carried out by detectives from the Terrorism Investigation Unit, are taking place in the Slievenaghy Road area of Rasharkin. According to the BBC, around 20 army personnel are assisting the investigation and are utilising metal detectors and search … [Read more...] about Searches carried out by police investigating New IRA
Cillian Murphy to return as Tommy Shelby as Netflix confirms new Peaky Blinders movie
IRISH actor Cillian Murphy is set to reprise his role as Tommy Shelby in a movie version of hit TV show, Peaky Blinders. Even before the BBC series drew to a close in April 2022, creator Stephen Knight had suggested the saga might continue with a feature-length production. That has now been confirmed by Netflix, who announced the news on Twitter alongside a picture of the … [Read more...] about Cillian Murphy to return as Tommy Shelby as Netflix confirms new Peaky Blinders movie
Woman, 23, dies after dog attack in Co. Limerick
A WOMAN has died following a dog attack in Co. Limerick on Tuesday. The incident occurred at around 11.40pm at a property in the Ballyneety area. A statement from gardaí said the 23-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. She has been named locally as Nicole Morey and the incident is reported to have occurred on her birthday. The woman's body was taken to Mid Western … [Read more...] about Woman, 23, dies after dog attack in Co. Limerick
Three jailed for a total of 56 years following ‘senseless and violent’ murder of 17-year-old
THREE people have been jailed for a total of 56 years for the murder of a 17-year-old boy following a row over a £180 drug debt. Callum Riley was stabbed following a confrontation with Tony Adams, Dale Heywood and Niall Conaghan in Heywood, Greater Manchester on September 17, 2022. At Manchester Crown Court on Tuesday, 35-year-old Adams, of Minshull New Road, Crewe was jailed … [Read more...] about Three jailed for a total of 56 years following ‘senseless and violent’ murder of 17-year-old