A MAN has been charged with the murder of MI5 agent Denis Donaldson. The 55-year-old was shot dead at a remote cottage near the village of Glenties in Donegal in April 2006. The former Provisional IRA member and senior Sinn Féin official admitted just weeks before his death that he had spied for the British security service as well as the RUC and the PSNI for over 20 … [Read more...] about Man charged with murder of MI5 agent Denis Donaldson
Three people charged with using drones to carry drugs into Irish prisons
THREE men have been charged with using drones to carry drugs into Irish prisons. Gardaí seized two drones over the weekend, along with €7k worth of drugs, as part of an ongoing operation targeting the supply of controlled substances into prisons in the West Dublin area. “Ronanstown Gardaí arrested three men, and seized two drones and €7k in controlled drugs in West Dublin, on … [Read more...] about Three people charged with using drones to carry drugs into Irish prisons
Renewed appeal for information on anniversary of Marian Beattie’s murder
DETECTIVES investigating the murder of a teenager in Northern Ireland more than 50 years ago have issued an appeal for information on the anniversary of her death. Marian Beattie’s body was found at the bottom of a quarry near Aughnacloy in Co. Tyrone 53 years ago today, on March 31, 1973. The 18-year-old had attended a charity dance at Hadden’s Garage in Aughnacloy the … [Read more...] about Renewed appeal for information on anniversary of Marian Beattie’s murder
The founder of Irish Dolls in London on building a 6,000-strong community
WHEN Gemma Hayde left her home in Rosegreen, Co. Tipperary, she planned to stay in London for just three months. Nearly a decade later, she has built one of the biggest Irish women's networks in the city. “I sold my Toyota Yaris and moved over with €1,000 and a suitcase,” she says. “I said I’d see how it goes, and now it’s been nine years.” Like many young Irish emigrants, … [Read more...] about The founder of Irish Dolls in London on building a 6,000-strong community
Hairdressers and beauticians in ‘unique position’ to spot domestic abuse
HAIRDRESSERS and beauticians across Northern Ireland are being trained to spot signs of domestic abuse among their clients. Representatives from 50 beauty businesses have taken part in a specialist session offered through the PSNI’s policing and community safety partnerships it was confirmed this week. The ‘Behind the Smile’ event focused on identifying coercive control — a … [Read more...] about Hairdressers and beauticians in ‘unique position’ to spot domestic abuse