FOUR traditional Irish practices have been given state recognition this week for being integral... … [Read more...] about Set dancing, GAA sports and St Brigid’s cross weaving given state recognition as ‘integral to Irish culture’
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Woman who skipped bail after being sentenced for stealing pensioner’s purse extradited from Ireland
A WOMAN who skipped bail after being convicted of stealing a pensioners purse in Belfast has bee... … [Read more...] about Woman who skipped bail after being sentenced for stealing pensioner’s purse extradited from Ireland
Man arrested after police attacked during second night of disorder in Belfast
A MAN has been arrested following a second night of violence in the Broadway area of South Belfast. On Monday, petrol and paint bombs were thrown at officers and vehicles by groups of up to 50 young people, with the disorder continuing into the early hours. According to police, trouble flared once again last night, with paint, bottles and a number of petrol bombs thrown at … [Read more...] about Man arrested after police attacked during second night of disorder in Belfast
British Government to repeal Controversial Legacy Act
THE CONTROVERSIAL Legacy Act, which came into force under the Conservatives earlier this year, is set to be repealed. Ahead of the General Election earlier this month, the Labour Party pledged in its manifesto to repeal and replace the act should it come to power. Following the party's landslide victory, the government confirmed today via the King's Speech that tackling the act … [Read more...] about British Government to repeal Controversial Legacy Act
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald reports death threat to gardaí
SINN FÉIN leader Mary Lou McDonald has said she has reported a death threat made against her to gardaí. The Dublin Central TD said the threat was the latest incident following a year of being subjected to 'targeted online abuse'. In a statement today, Ms McDonald said she was taking action as she had had enough of the 'vicious, sexist, misogynistic, racist campaign' waged … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald reports death threat to gardaí