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Candidates ‘with musical background’ urged to apply as garda recruitment drive opens

May 12, 2026 by

THE latest garda recruitment drive opened this week with the police force urging "musical candidates" to apply. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan and Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly launched this campaign yesterday, with applications now being accepted until June 3. During the launch event the force highlighted the many garda roles currently on offer, from "front line policing, … [Read more...] about Candidates ‘with musical background’ urged to apply as garda recruitment drive opens

Healthcare and toiletries stolen in spate of supermarket thefts

May 12, 2026 by

SUPERMARKETS have been targeted in a series of thefts across Northern Ireland. Healthcare items and toiletries were taken from stores in Newry, Ballymena and Limavady over two days earlier this month “Officers received reports in relation to thefts of healthcare products and toiletries having been taken from supermarkets by two men whom in one report were described as wearing … [Read more...] about Healthcare and toiletries stolen in spate of supermarket thefts

Search of land underway in connection with Liam Murray murder investigation

May 12, 2026 by

LAND is currently being searched in Co. Dublin in connection with the investigation into the murder of Liam Murray. The 42-year-old’s body was found at his home in Rathfarnham on March 20, 2009. Gardaí began searches of the piece of land in Rathfarnham yesterday they confirmed in a statement. Liam Murray's body was found at his home in Rathfarnham in 2009 (Pic: Garda Press … [Read more...] about Search of land underway in connection with Liam Murray murder investigation

Chris O’Dowd to play Niall O’Dowd in major peace process thriller

May 12, 2026 by

CHRIS O’Dowd is set to portray Irish Voice founder Niall O’Dowd in a major new political thriller centred on the Northern Ireland peace process. The film, titled Ceasefire, will be written and directed by Belfast filmmaker Terry George and is due to begin filming in Ireland later this year. The project, first reported by the US entertainment publication Deadline, also includes … [Read more...] about Chris O’Dowd to play Niall O’Dowd in major peace process thriller

Taoiseach: ‘Splitting the G’ is boosting Irish tourism

May 12, 2026 by

TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has praised the global influence of the Guinness brand while manufacturers Diageo unveiled a new brewery in Kildare. The drinks manufacturer formerly opened their new €300m Littleconnell Brewery in Newbridge yesterday afternoon. The 40-acre carbon-neutral facility is part of a larger €1bn capital investment programme by Diageo which will be implemented … [Read more...] about Taoiseach: ‘Splitting the G’ is boosting Irish tourism

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October 27, 1980

The first hunger strikes of Irish republicans imprisoned at HM Prison Maze in Northern Ireland began on this day in 1980. Only seven were selected to take part in the hunger strike, to match the seven signatories of the 1916 Easter Rising Proclamation. The strikers were IRA members Brendan Hughes, Thomas McKearney, Raymond McCartney, Tom McFeeley, Sean McKenna, Leo Green and John Nixon. The strike launched talks between the IRA and British government, drawing up a proposed settlement, before McKenna fell into a coma. The first strike officially ended on December 18 after 53 days. However, in January of 1981, it became clear that none of the demands would be met, causing another strike to take place. The second strike included the election of striker Bobby Sands to parliament.

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