TAOISEACH Simon Harris has said that Ireland is in no way isolated from the threat of terrorism, either domestic or international. His statement comes after an Irish Defence Forces chaplain was attacked in what could turn out to be a terrorist-related incident in Co. Galway. Speaking in Co. Carlow, Taoiseach Harris was responding to a question about reports in the Sunday Times … [Read more...] about Terror threat in Ireland officially remains at ‘moderate’
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Terror threat in Ireland adjudged to be ‘moderate’
Attack on military chaplain in Galway prompts major security assessment TAOISEACH Simon Harris has said that Ireland is in no way isolated from the threat of terrorism, either domestic or international. His statement comes after an Irish Defence Forces chaplain was attacked in what could turn out to be a terrorist-related incident in Co. Galway. Speaking in Co. Carlow, … [Read more...] about Terror threat in Ireland adjudged to be ‘moderate’
Passenger cap at Dublin Airport could cause fare price rise
Restriction on number of passengers could send Xmas prices for London to Dublin single fares higher than £400 RYANAIR boss Michael O’Leary has said that passengers using Dublin Airport could face higher prices this Xmas — perhaps as much as €500 (approx. £430) due the passenger cap at Dublin Airport. A reduction of up to 1million passengers may be required to ensure that the 32 … [Read more...] about Passenger cap at Dublin Airport could cause fare price rise
Trump uses Sinéad recording despite being warned not to
US PRESIDENTIAL hopeful Donald Trump continues to use Sinéad O’Connor’s recording of Nothing Compares 2 U at his political rallies, despite being asked to refrain by her estate. O’Connor died in 2023 in London at the age of 56. In March, the late singer’s estate and record label told the BBC that she would have been ‘hurt, disgusted and insulted’ by Trump’s use of her music. … [Read more...] about Trump uses Sinéad recording despite being warned not to
Gardaí investigate a terror link to attack on Irish army chaplain
A TEENAGER has been arrested after a serving Irish Defence Forces chaplain Father Paul Murphy was stabbed on Thursday evening. Father Paul Murphy remains in hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed several times. The attack, at Renmore Barracks, Co. Galway, was curtailed by the intervention of Irish Defence Forces members who restrained the … [Read more...] about Gardaí investigate a terror link to attack on Irish army chaplain