THE family of a man who was shot dead in a cold-blooded attack have appealed for information on the fifth anniversary of his death. Wayne Dolan was targeted at a house in Warrrenpoint, Co Down while enjoying an evening with friends on Friday, January 18, 2019. The 37-year-old was shot dead when two masked men burst into the house in the Lower Dromore area armed with a … [Read more...] about Family’s emotional appeal on anniversary of ‘cruel and cowardly’ murder of Wayne Boylan
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Milliner Philip Treacy receives presidential honour for achievements among Irish diaspora
ICONIC Irish hat designer Philip Treacy is among 13 people to be honoured with a Presidential Distinguished Service Award for his achievements as an Irishman outside of his homeland. The annual awards are presented by the President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins each year in recognition of “the service given to this country, or to Irish communities abroad, by those who live … [Read more...] about Milliner Philip Treacy receives presidential honour for achievements among Irish diaspora
NI Secretary ‘disappointed’ financial support for public sector workers not taken up before strike
THE refusal of political leaders to return to Stormont and accept a substantial financial package for public sector workers has been branded “disappointing” and "regretful” by the Northern Ireland Secretary. In a statement made this morning, as 100,000 public sectors workers across the North walked out over pay, Chris Heaton-Harris blamed the warring political parties for not … [Read more...] about NI Secretary ‘disappointed’ financial support for public sector workers not taken up before strike
Thousands walk out in biggest public sector workers strike in history of Northern Ireland
THOUSANDS of public sector workers have taken to the picket line this morning as the biggest strike seen in Northern Ireland’s history gets underway. More than 100,000 people are reported to have supported the 24-hour action today, in protest over pay. Schools are closed, bus, train and ferry services have come to a halt and there is widespread disruption across health and … [Read more...] about Thousands walk out in biggest public sector workers strike in history of Northern Ireland
WATCH: Staff at Belfast Zoo capture gorilla making snowballs
THE SNOW may have forced Belfast Zoo to temporarily close its doors this week but it couldn't freeze the fun of one resident. Despite a series of weather warnings over the weekend, the attraction managed to stay open on Monday. However, when the city was blanketed by snow overnight, it was unable to open to the public on Tuesday and Wednesday and remains closed today due to the … [Read more...] about WATCH: Staff at Belfast Zoo capture gorilla making snowballs