A MAN from Ireland has been sentenced to 26 years in prison in England after being found guilty of a string of historic sexual offences against children. Steven McNally, 67, abused five children while working as a Scout leader in Nottingham and as a housemaster at a Catholic children's home in the city. McNally was extradited from his home in Ireland to stand trial at … [Read more...] about Man from Ireland sentenced to 26 years for historic sexual abuse of children at Catholic care home
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Man dies following explosion at Dublin hostel
A MAN has died following an explosion at a hostel in Dublin. The incident occurred at the premises on Little Britain Street, Dublin 7, on Thursday. According to Independent.ie, gardaí believe the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device detonating under the deceased man's bed. The Defence Forces subsequently carried out analysis and clearance of the scene, which … [Read more...] about Man dies following explosion at Dublin hostel
Two men sentenced following investigation into UVF drugs operation
TWO men have been handed suspended sentences following an investigation into the large-scale supply of cocaine by the UVF in East Belfast. The pair were arrested following searches carried out in the area in 2018 by the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF). A spokesperson for the PCTF said the convictions show they are 'committed to disrupting the activities of those involved … [Read more...] about Two men sentenced following investigation into UVF drugs operation
John Pilger — a pioneering journalist
PAUL DONOVAN looks back at the life of John Pilger who died on December 30 The renowned journalist John Pilger hdied at the age of 84 at the end of December.. Australian by birth, Pilger had strong Irish roots, with his mother Elsie's maiden name being Marheine. Pilger's Irish antecedents go right back to 1821, when his great-great grandfather Francis McCarthy,26, was convicted … [Read more...] about John Pilger — a pioneering journalist
Navigating foreign affairs without a voice
Northern Ireland has precious few ways of being heard on the international stage NORTHERN Ireland does not have a foreign policy. Of course not. We are part of the UK and the government in Westminster makes decisions on our relationships with other countries and trading blocks. We do have consulates and honorary consulates who’ll help their own citizens when they are here, and … [Read more...] about Navigating foreign affairs without a voice