BELFAST ZOO has said two rare lions who were recently put to sleep will be 'fondly remembered by the staff who cared for them and the thousands of visitors who loved them'. Barbary lioness Thheiba was euthanised to end her suffering following a veterinary assessment, having experienced mobility issues and weight loss in recent weeks. Given that lions are highly-social pride … [Read more...] about Rare lions will be ‘fondly remembered’ after being put to sleep at Belfast Zoo
PSNI working with gardaí after armed robbers flee across border following pursuit
THE PSNI has said it is working with An Garda Síochána after armed robbers fled across the border following a police pursuit. Two men robbed a newsagents in Lisburn on Saturday afternoon before making off in a white Audi A3, with police subsequently pursuing the vehicle. After driving on the wrong side of the road and going around a roundabout the wrong way, the suspect vehicle … [Read more...] about PSNI working with gardaí after armed robbers flee across border following pursuit
Government’s first chartered flight from Middle East lands at Dublin Airport
THE GOVERNMENT’S first chartered flight from the Middle East in the wake of the escalating conflict in the region has arrived safely in Dublin. The flight from Oman, via Cairo, arrived in Dublin early this morning carrying 189 passengers, including around 180 Irish citizens. Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee welcomed the arrival, saying it was an 'enormous relief' for the … [Read more...] about Government’s first chartered flight from Middle East lands at Dublin Airport
Evan Ferguson to miss Ireland’s World Cup play-off against Czechia
IRELAND striker Evan Ferguson is set to miss the World Cup play-off semi-final against Czechia in just over two weeks' time. Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini revealed during a press conference on Saturday that the striker, on loan at I Giallorossi from Premier League side Brighton, is due to undergo surgery. The manager added that the procedure would likely signal the end of the … [Read more...] about Evan Ferguson to miss Ireland’s World Cup play-off against Czechia
Irish actor Paul Mescal to present award at next weekend’s Oscars ceremony
IRISH actor Paul Mescal has been announced as one of the stars who will present an award at next weekend's Oscars ceremony. The Dublin-born actor missed out on an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his portrayal of William Shakespeare in the film Hamnet, which is up for eight awards. However, the star of Gladiator 2 will be at the ceremony after being announced this … [Read more...] about Irish actor Paul Mescal to present award at next weekend’s Oscars ceremony