THREE teenagers have been charged with offences related to the riots which erupted in Belfast over the summer. Violence and disorder exploded on the city’s streets on August 3 in response to the stabbing of three young girls in Southport, England. Further outbreaks continued in the days that followed. Police investigating the disorder have charged three more people to court in … [Read more...] about Three teenagers charged over Belfast riots
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Tánaiste officially opens new Ireland House in New York
TÁNAISTE Micheál Martin has formally opened a new Ireland House in New York. The Consulate General of Ireland in New York, Bord Bia, Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, Tourism Ireland, CIE Tours and The Ireland Funds organisation are all now based under its roof. Located on the 17th floor of the iconic MetLife building at 200 Park Avenue in midtown Manhattan, Ireland House New … [Read more...] about Tánaiste officially opens new Ireland House in New York
Search for missing man stood down after body found
GARDAÍ searching for a man missing from Tipperary for more than a month have stood down the operation after a body was found. Mateusz (Matty) Margol was reported missing from Nenagh in Co. Tipperary on August 7. A public appeal was issued to try to help find the 35-year-old, who was last seen on Ormond Drive in Nenagh before 9am that morning. In their original missing person’s … [Read more...] about Search for missing man stood down after body found
Funding of €800k will help GAA clubs promote use of Irish language
THE Irish Government has earmarked funding of €800k to support GAA clubs to operate through the Irish language. Minister of State for Sport, Thomas Byrne confirmed the grant allocation today, which will allow two clubs based outside the Gaeltacht to continue their efforts to promote the Irish language. Issued to the Glór na nGael scheme, the money will be split between the … [Read more...] about Funding of €800k will help GAA clubs promote use of Irish language
Sawn-off shotgun and ammunition found in abandoned vehicle
A SAWN-OFF shotgun and ammunition were found in an abandoned vehicle when police raided a property in Dublin. Gardaí conducted a search operation under warrant at a property on the Moyne Road yesterday afternoon (September 25) as part of their ongoing investigations into recent criminal activity in the Baldoyle area. The shotgun and ammunition found in Dublin (Pic: Garda Press … [Read more...] about Sawn-off shotgun and ammunition found in abandoned vehicle