A SECOND person has been charged after gardaí discovered a bomb in a car in Co. Monaghan on Wednesday. Simon O'Donovan, 44, of Sperrin Road, Dublin 12 appeared before the Special Criminal Court on Saturday charged with possession of an explosive substance. The museum worker has been remanded into custody until Monday. On Friday, 25-year-old law student Isobella Perrie … [Read more...] about Second person charged over discovery of bomb in car in Co. Monaghan
Police appeal for information over sudden death of woman on Belfast Lough
POLICE have appealed for information over the sudden death of a woman on Belfast Lough. The woman had been travelling on a boat as it made its way from Groomsport, Co. Down to Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim to the north-west two weeks ago. Two men arrested in connection with the investigation have since been released on bail. "Police received a report just before 4pm on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Police appeal for information over sudden death of woman on Belfast Lough
President Zelenskyy thanks people of Ireland for ‘caring about Ukraine’
UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked the people of Ireland for “caring" about his country. President Zelenskyy made the statement while welcoming Taoiseach Micheál Martin back to Kyiv today. Mr Martin is in the city to engage with the Ukrainian authorities on how Ireland and the EU can support them in their ongoing conflict with Russia. “I’m here first and … [Read more...] about President Zelenskyy thanks people of Ireland for ‘caring about Ukraine’
Minister on two-day visit to Britain to engage with Irish community on diaspora strategy
DIASPORA Minister Neale Richmond is in Britain this week to engage with members of the Irish community on the government’s new diaspora strategy. “I am delighted to be travelling back to Britain to meet frontline organisations providing vital support to those most in need, including the elderly and survivors of institutional abuse living in Britain,” he said of his visit. “As … [Read more...] about Minister on two-day visit to Britain to engage with Irish community on diaspora strategy
Sisk appointed to lead £38m redevelopment of London Irish Centre
SISK has been appointed as main contractor on a planned redevelopment of the London Irish Centre (LIC). Construction on the estimated £38m project is due to begin in January 2027, Sisk confirmed today. “Today’s announcement is a huge milestone, which follows almost ten years of careful planning,” LIC Chair Rosaleen Blair said. “In Sisk, we have engaged a world-class builder to … [Read more...] about Sisk appointed to lead £38m redevelopment of London Irish Centre