THREE men were arrested following a series of drugs-related raids at properties across Armagh. Cannabis worth £60k was discovered when PSNI officers searched seven premises in the Armagh City area yesterday (September 29). Cannabis worth £60k was found in the Armagh raids (Pic: psni) “As a result of ongoing enquiries and with the assistance of a number of departments, we had a … [Read more...] about Arrests made after cannabis worth £60k found in series of raids
Government commits €3m to redevelopment of New York’s Irish Arts Centre
THE Irish Government has committed €3m in funding to support the redevelopment of New York’s Irish Arts Centre (IAC). The funding was announced this week, which includes a €2.5m grant from the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport,and €500k from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. “We have supported the redevelopment of Irish Arts Centre from its earliest … [Read more...] about Government commits €3m to redevelopment of New York’s Irish Arts Centre
Pedestrian dies in hospital weeks after being injured in SUV collision
A MAN who was seriously injured in a collision in Co. Monaghan earlier this month has died in hospital. The 47-year-old pedestrian was struck by an SUV at around 1am on Broad Road on September 6. He was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, for treatment of his injuries, where he has since died. “A pedestrian seriously injured in a road traffic collision on Broad … [Read more...] about Pedestrian dies in hospital weeks after being injured in SUV collision
Work begins on new museum that will showcase history of Derry and north-west Ireland
WORK has officially commenced on a new museum that will bring to life the history of Derry and the north-west of Ireland. The DNA (Derry on the North Atlantic) Museum will be a modern, state-of-the-art attraction housing artefacts and archives drawn from centuries of local city and district history. The £15m project, due to open in February 2027, will highlight Derry's … [Read more...] about Work begins on new museum that will showcase history of Derry and north-west Ireland
Co. Cork man charged with historic rape of teenage girl in London
A MAN from Co. Cork has been charged with the historic rape of a teenage girl in London. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has also authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Barry George, 65, with two counts of sexual assault. It is alleged that a 14-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on two separate occasions between September 6-12, 1987 in west London. The woman is now … [Read more...] about Co. Cork man charged with historic rape of teenage girl in London