A BRITISH army veteran who was involved in Bloody Sunday in Derry in 1972 has been cleared of all charges in relation to the incident. The man, referred to as Soldier F as he could not be identified, was on trial in Belfast this month. He was accused of murdering James Wray and William McKinney when members of the Parachute Regiment shot dead 13 civil rights protesters on the … [Read more...] about Soldier F found not guilty on all Bloody Sunday charges
Diaspora Minister confirms £6.5m in funding to support Irish communities in Britain
A FUNDING pot of £6.5m has been confirmed by the Irish Government for organisations supporting the Irish community in Britain this year. Diaspora Minister Neale Richmond announced the 2025/26 funding this week, which is distributed under the annual Emigrant Support Programme (ESP) grants initiative. Some 110 organisations which work with members of the Irish community located … [Read more...] about Diaspora Minister confirms £6.5m in funding to support Irish communities in Britain
Taoiseach vows to bolster Ireland’s security to ‘protect citizens’ from ‘new threats’
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has vowed to bolster Ireland’s security to better protect its citizens from "new threats” ahead of a meeting of the European Council. The Taoiseach is in Brussels today to join EU leaders for a meeting of the European Council. The state leaders will discuss a range of topics, including the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as security, … [Read more...] about Taoiseach vows to bolster Ireland’s security to ‘protect citizens’ from ‘new threats’
Athletics star Derval O’Rourke to get hall of fame honour
ATHLETICS icon Derval O’Rourke is set to receive a hall of fame honour. The Cork-born hurdler, who is one of Ireland’s most decorated athletes, will be presented with the Hall of Fame Award at this year’s 123.ieNational Athletics Awards. Having burst onto the international stage in 2003, the athlete went on to break the 13 second mark for the first time with a 12.96 in the 100m … [Read more...] about Athletics star Derval O’Rourke to get hall of fame honour
NI Green energy strategy achieves 1% of target after £100m spent
A NEW report by the Northern Ireland Audit Office shows that it has achieved just 1% of its main energy-saving target after four years and over £100 million in spending. The independent report revealed "significant flaws" in both the design and delivery of the region’s Energy Strategy, raising serious concerns over value for money. Launched in 2021 following Stormont’s … [Read more...] about NI Green energy strategy achieves 1% of target after £100m spent