ONE winner has landed a staggering €8.7m in Saturday's Irish Lotto, the second jackpot prize of 2026. The prize pot had rolled over 18 times since starting at €2m on February 28, days after a single ticket in Co. Mayo won €11.1m in the first Lotto jackpot win of the year. Lotto bosses have yet to reveal where the winning ticket for Saturday night's jackpot was purchased, … [Read more...] about One winner lands €8.7m in Saturday’s Irish Lotto in second jackpot prize of 2026
Arrest and £1m of cocaine seized after police discover indecent images of children on phones
AN EXAMINATION of mobile phones that revealed indecent images of children and evidence of drug supply has led to an arrest and the seizure of £1m of cocaine in Co. Tyrone. The phones were seized in Markethill, Co. Armagh in January as part of an investigation by the PSNI's Organised Crime Unit. After an examination of the phones, a 30-year-old man was arrested in Cookstown on … [Read more...] about Arrest and £1m of cocaine seized after police discover indecent images of children on phones
Young Irish dancer taught by grandparents, aunties and mum reflects on World Championships success
A YOUNG Irish dancer who is taught by her grandparents, aunties and her mum has danced her way to success at her first World Championships. Clodagh McCarron-Zylfiu was in Chicago this month to take part in the 2026 World Irish Dancing Championships. The 10-year-old is a pupil of McCarron Dance in Birmingham, where she is taught by her grandparents Helena and Kevin McCarron, her … [Read more...] about Young Irish dancer taught by grandparents, aunties and mum reflects on World Championships success
Military parade marks centenary of Ireland’s Army Equitation School
A MILITARY parade was held today to mark 100 years since the foundation of Ireland’s Army Equitation School (AES). Established in 1926, four years after the foundation of the State, the School was created to develop riding and equitation skills within the army while promoting Ireland through international equestrian sport. Defence Minister Helen McEntee attended and inspected … [Read more...] about Military parade marks centenary of Ireland’s Army Equitation School
Five deaths on Northern Irish roads in one ‘catastrophic’ weekend
AN urgent safety appeal has been issued to the public in Northern Ireland after five road fatalities were recorded in one 24-hour period. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Minister for Infrastructure Liz Kimmins have urged drivers to be extra vigilant and mindful of the dangers on the road as we head into the bank holiday weekend. “The past weekend has been … [Read more...] about Five deaths on Northern Irish roads in one ‘catastrophic’ weekend