POLICE carrying out searches in Derry as part of an investigation into the activities of the New IRA came under attack from a crowd of up to 60 people on Tuesday. The searches were being carried out following the discovery of an AK-47 and ammunition in a vehicle in the city earlier in the evening. Two men in their 50s have now been arrested as part of the investigation While no … [Read more...] about Police attacked in Derry as they make second arrest in New IRA investigation
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Man jailed in Belfast for making indecent images of children
A MAN has been sentenced at a Belfast court for multiple counts of making and possessing indecent/pseudo photographs of children. David Armstrong, 52, was sentenced at Laganside Crown Court on Tuesday to 16 months' imprisonment, with half to be served on licence. Armstrong was also placed on the sex offenders' register indefinitely, given a sexual offences prevention order for … [Read more...] about Man jailed in Belfast for making indecent images of children
Europe’s longest intertwining rollercoaster opens in Ireland
A NEW ride which is the longest intertwining rollercoaster in Europe will officially open in Ireland tomorrow. The Emerald Park theme park opens its new Tír na nÓg land to the public tomorrow morning – which features the longest intertwining family and thrill coasters to be found in Europe. Na Fianna Force at Emerald Park A first of its kind in Ireland, the 6.5-acre site, which … [Read more...] about Europe’s longest intertwining rollercoaster opens in Ireland
Trailer for Mary Robinson documentary released on former Irish President’s 80th birthday
THE trailer for a documentary on the life of former President of Ireland Mary Robinson has been released today – which is her 80th birthday. Born in Ballina, Co. Mayo on May 21, 1944, Mrs Robinson would go on to become a pioneering constitutional lawyer, and the first female President of Ireland. Former Irish President Mary Robinson pictured in Ballina, Co. Mayo at the visit of … [Read more...] about Trailer for Mary Robinson documentary released on former Irish President’s 80th birthday
Cyber criminals are ‘serious threat to global economies’ say Irish Lord Mayor of London
CYBER criminals are putting the global economy at risk – which needs a joined-up approach to solve the problem, the Lord Mayor of the City of London has warned. Speaking at a City Forum Economic Crime Summit this month, the Lord Mayor, Professor Michael Mainelli, who is of Irish, Italian and US descent, claims the capital needs to “modernise” in order to “keep pace with the … [Read more...] about Cyber criminals are ‘serious threat to global economies’ say Irish Lord Mayor of London