POLICE investigating the death of a young woman in Co. Antrim have confirmed they are not treating it as murder. The body of a woman in her 20s was found in the Old Mill Drive area Newtownabbey on Sunday, October 12. She has since been named locally as mother-of-two Mary McAdorey. “My thoughts are, first and foremost, with the woman’s family who are left trying to come to terms … [Read more...] about Police not treating death of young woman in Co. Antrim as murder
Irish unity up for discussion in Westminster
A DEBATE will get underway in Westminster this week on the impact a united Ireland could have on its people. MPs are set to tackle the controversial topic during a panel event due to be held in Portcullis House tomorrow evening. During the event, new book The Irish Unity Dividend will be launched. Its author Ben Collins – a former Unionist who now supports the campaign for a … [Read more...] about Irish unity up for discussion in Westminster
Ireland deports 23 convicted men on chartered flight to Romania
IRELAND has deported 23 convicted men on a chartered flight to Romania. Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan confirmed that the men, who are all aged between 22 and 49 years old, were removed on grounds of “criminality”. “All those removed had received custodial sentences for a range of offences,” his department confirmed. Their removal orders were … [Read more...] about Ireland deports 23 convicted men on chartered flight to Romania
Asian hornet sighted in Northern Ireland for first time
WARNINGS have been issued after an Asian hornet was sighted in Northern Ireland for the first time. The insect was captured in the Dundonald area of Belfast on October 10 by a member of the public, the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has confirmed. Also known as Yellow-legged hornet, the invasive species is native to southeast Asia, but was first recorded in Europe … [Read more...] about Asian hornet sighted in Northern Ireland for first time
Motorcyclist dies in Limerick collision
A MOTORCYCLIST has died after being involved in a collision in Co. Limerick. Gardaí were called to the single vehicle incident on the R519 in Callahow, Dromcollogher at around 7pm on October 12. The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Gardaí have urged anyone with information to come forward. “Any road users who may have camera footage … [Read more...] about Motorcyclist dies in Limerick collision