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‘Our hearts are broken’: Police confirm body discovered in Co. Armagh is that of missing mother-of-two Caitlin Green

February 8, 2026 by

POLICE have confirmed that a body discovered in Co. Armagh on Saturday is that of missing mother-of-two Caitlin Green. The 24-year-old had missing from the Enniskeen area of Lurgan since Saturday, January 31 after leaving a friend's home that afternoon near the Derry Road/Lord Lurgan Park area. She had not been seen since then, prompting appeals from her family and police as … [Read more...] about ‘Our hearts are broken’: Police confirm body discovered in Co. Armagh is that of missing mother-of-two Caitlin Green

Irishman Morgan McSweeney resigns as Keir Starmer’s Chief of Staff in wake of Mandelson controversy

February 8, 2026 by

IRISHMAN Morgan McSweeney, a top aide to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has resigned as Downing Street Chief of Staff in the wake of the Peter Mandelson controversy. Cork native McSweeney, 48, who was campaign director for Labour's landslide 2024 General Election victory, said the 'honourable' decision to step down had not been taken lightly. One of Starmer's closest … [Read more...] about Irishman Morgan McSweeney resigns as Keir Starmer’s Chief of Staff in wake of Mandelson controversy

Family of young Co. Derry man seeking answers after he falls to death in London apartment block

February 8, 2026 by

THE FAMILY of a young man from Co. Derry say they are seeking answers after he fell five floors to his death when a railing in his London apartment block allegedly gave way. Joshua Robbins, 23, was described by his parents as 'a happy, go-lucky young man who… loved the craic at the GAA pitch'. Will Robbins and Fiona Jane Garrett now say they want answers following the incident … [Read more...] about Family of young Co. Derry man seeking answers after he falls to death in London apartment block

American Irish Catholic organisation calls for Trump to apologise over racist post depicting Obamas as apes

February 8, 2026 by

AMERICA'S oldest and largest Irish Catholic organisation has called on US President Donald Trump to apologise after a racist post on one of his social media accounts depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) likened the image to similar historical depictions of Irish people as violent primates in political cartoons. The White House … [Read more...] about American Irish Catholic organisation calls for Trump to apologise over racist post depicting Obamas as apes

Pair dressed as workmen attempt to steal ATM at Belfast hospital

February 8, 2026 by

TWO would-be thieves disguised themselves as workmen in an attempt to steal a cash machine from a Belfast hospital. The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning at the Royal Victoria Children's Hospital in the west of the city. Police are now appealing for witnesses as they attempt to trace those responsible. Detectives said they received a report that at around … [Read more...] about Pair dressed as workmen attempt to steal ATM at Belfast hospital

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After the start of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 on May 24, the United Irishmen were defeated by British forces on this day in 1798. Historically known as the Battle of Vinegar Hill, almost 1,000 rebels lost their lives in this battle, which marked a turning point and eventual loss in the Rebellion of 1798.

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