US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has praised law enforcement after shots were fired at an event in Washington DC, with a suspect already in custody. Mr Trump was attending the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton when an armed man attempted to breach a checkpoint in a hotel lobby outside the room where the event was being held. A Secret Service agent … [Read more...] about Trump praises law enforcement as suspect detained after shots fired during Washington event
North’s politicians condemn those behind suspected car bomb outside police station
POLITICIANS have condemned those behind a suspected car bomb outside a police station in Northern Ireland, saying such incidents belong in the past. The PSNI said there was a security alert in the Kingsway area of Dunmurry on the outskirts of west Belfast in the early hours of this morning. "Members of the public are asked to avoid the area," added a statement. "Cordons are in … [Read more...] about North’s politicians condemn those behind suspected car bomb outside police station
Members of Travelling community protest outside Manchester Irish bar after claims group was refused entry
MEMBERS of the Travelling community have protested outside an Irish bar in Manchester over claims a group was refused entry to the venue. The protest saw protestors walk from the city's St Peter's Square to the nearby Mulligans pub just off Deansgate. Those involved carried banners reading 'Enough Is Enough' and stating that discrimination against Travellers is affecting the … [Read more...] about Members of Travelling community protest outside Manchester Irish bar after claims group was refused entry
Teenager dies following collision in Co. Donegal
A TEENAGER has dies following a road traffic collision in Co. Donegal. The incident occurred on the R252 at Cloghan at around 4.30pm on Saturday. The male teenager was pronounced dead at the scene after his motorcycle was involved in a collision with a car. "His body has been removed to Letterkenny Hospital," read a statement from gardaí. "No other injuries have been … [Read more...] about Teenager dies following collision in Co. Donegal
Irish soldiers undertake final training mission before deployment to Lebanon
IRISH soldiers are undergoing one final training mission this week ahead of their deployment to Lebanon next month. The 128th Infantry Battalion are currently completing their last stage of training in preparation for deployment to the United Nations Interim Force (UNIFIL). This final phase, known as the Mission Readiness Exercise (MRE), is held in the Glen of Imaal in Co. … [Read more...] about Irish soldiers undertake final training mission before deployment to Lebanon