A MAN has been jailed after an incident in which pipe bombs were left at a GAA ground in Belfast. John Wilson, 59, from East Belfast was found guilty in September of three counts of attempted intimidation and one count of possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances. The convictions relate to devices left on vehicles parked on Church Road in Belfast, the location of the … [Read more...] about Man jailed after pipe bombs left at GAA ground in Belfast
Gardaí release CCTV footage of fatal Co. Offaly arson attack as funeral details for Tadgh, 4, announced
GARDAÍ have released CCTV footage of a fatal arson attack on a house in Co. Offaly that claimed the lives of a 60-year-old woman and a four-year-old boy. Tadgh Farrell and his grand-aunt, Mary Holt, were found dead at the property in Edenderry following the fire on Saturday evening. Tadgh's grandmother continues to receive hospital treatment for serious injuries sustained … [Read more...] about Gardaí release CCTV footage of fatal Co. Offaly arson attack as funeral details for Tadgh, 4, announced
The Irish publican making sure no one eats Christmas dinner alone
For most people in Tottenham, Mannion's Prince Arthur is more than just a pub. It’s a community anchor, and every Christmas Day it becomes a haven for those with nowhere else to go. Mannion's Prince Arthur (Photo by the Irish Post) At the centre of it all is publican Michael Finneran, a man whose journey from Roscommon to North London has been marked by hard work and … [Read more...] about The Irish publican making sure no one eats Christmas dinner alone
President Connolly hosts families from across Ireland for Christmas tree-lighting ceremony
PRESIDENT Catherine Connolly welcomed families from across Ireland to enjoy the annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin. The event, which drew more than 150 people to the President’s residence in the capital, took place on December 5. “I am delighted to extend a very special welcome to all the children who join us today, including our friends from … [Read more...] about President Connolly hosts families from across Ireland for Christmas tree-lighting ceremony
Live animals bring the nativity to life in Dublin
A LIVE animal crib has been unveiled in Dublin to help launch the festive season in the Irish capital. Lord Mayor of Dublin Ray McAdam and President of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) Francie Gorman officially launched the IFA Live Animal Crib at the Mansion House on December 5. “Christmas in Dublin is always something special, and the Mansion House has been at the heart of … [Read more...] about Live animals bring the nativity to life in Dublin