THE British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly (BIPA) has unanimously adopted a resolution calling for an ‘immediate humanitarian ceasefire’ in the Gaza conflict. Parliamentarians from Britain and Ireland are in Wicklow this week for the 66th BIPA meeting which began yesterday afternoon (April 15). The event, which concludes today, features British BIPA Co-Chair, Dame Karen Bradley … [Read more...] about British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly adopt resolution calling for ‘immediate humanitarian ceasefire’ in Gaza
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Appeal for witnesses after man left seriously injured following afternoon attack in shop
THREE people were injured in an attack which took place in a shop in Co. Clare over the weekend. Gardaí in Ennis are investigating following the incident which happened at a store in Clarecastle at around 1pm on Sunday, April 14. Officers were called after two men entered the shop and assaulted two men and a woman who were inside before fleeing the scene in a car. One man, aged … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after man left seriously injured following afternoon attack in shop
Sir Patrick Duffy: a new book tells his story of survival, public service and statesmanship
At the age of 103, Britain’s oldest parliamentarian reflects on history, contemporary issues and friendships Sir Patrick Duffy pictured with his latest book SIR Patrick Duffy, former Labour MP and minister, has just published his memoirs - From Wigan to Westminster: Hot Wars, Cold Wars and the Carrier Strike Groups - capturing the many and varied aspects of his long life. He is … [Read more...] about Sir Patrick Duffy: a new book tells his story of survival, public service and statesmanship
Family of Sydney attacker say they are praying for his victims’ loved ones
THE FAMILY of a man who fatally stabbed six people at a shopping centre in Sydney on Saturday have said they are praying for the family and friends of the victims. Four women and one man died at the scene at the Westfield Shopping Centre at Bondi Junction, while another woman passed away later in hospital. New South Wales Police have named the attacker as 40-year-old Joel … [Read more...] about Family of Sydney attacker say they are praying for his victims’ loved ones
Police officers and member of the public hospitalised following Newry collision
TWO police officers and a member of the public have been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Newry. The incident occurred in the Fathom Road area shortly before 7.30pm on Saturday and involved a police car that was responding to a separate incident. The injuries suffered by those involved are not believed to be life-threatening, however, the PSNI has said … [Read more...] about Police officers and member of the public hospitalised following Newry collision