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Police issue renewed appeal for information on murder of man in Co. Derry

January 21, 2026 by

POLICE investigating the murder of a man in Co. Derry have issued a renewed appeal for information. The body of 43-year-old Wayne Reid was discovered by police at an address in the Society Court area of Coleraine on the morning of Monday, January 12. Police have so far arrested nine people in connection with the investigation and this morning carried out searches in the Society … [Read more...] about Police issue renewed appeal for information on murder of man in Co. Derry

Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary thanks Elon Musk for sales boost after ‘t***’ jibe

January 21, 2026 by

RYANAIR boss Michael O'Leary has thanked Elon Musk after the tech entrepreneur called him a 't***', with the Irishman claiming it has boosted the airline's sales. Musk, who owns the social media site X (formerly Twitter), has recently taken aim at O'Leary after he opted not to use Musk's Starlink internet service to provide Wi-Fi on Ryanair flights. O'Leary said costs to … [Read more...] about Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary thanks Elon Musk for sales boost after ‘t***’ jibe

Concern grows for man, 81, missing from Co. Wexford

January 21, 2026 by

GARDAÍ are appealing to the public for assistance in locating an 81-year-old man who has been missing from Co. Wexford for more than a week. Christopher Pitman has been missing from Rosslare Harbour since January 10. He is described as being approximately 5' 4" in height, with blue eyes and grey hair and beard. Mr Pitman is believed to be in the Dublin area at this time. "Both … [Read more...] about Concern grows for man, 81, missing from Co. Wexford

Work set to begin on redevelopment of Casement Park GAA grounds in Belfast

January 20, 2026 by

WORK is set to begin next week to regenerate the Casement Park GAA grounds in west Belfast. In a statement made today, Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill said she “welcomed” the start of the project at the site, which has been out of action since 2013. “I welcome the news that work will begin at Casement Park next week to prepare for its regeneration,” Ms O’Neil … [Read more...] about Work set to begin on redevelopment of Casement Park GAA grounds in Belfast

New stamp marks 100 years of broadcasting in Ireland

January 20, 2026 by

A NEW stamp has been issued this month marking 100 years of broadcasting in Ireland. The first issue of An Post’s 2026 Stamp Programme was unveiled at the GPO in Dublin by Ireland’s Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O’Donovan this week. (L- R) David McRedmond, CEO of An Post; Patricia Monahan, RTÉ's Director of Audio; Patrick O'Donovan, Minister for … [Read more...] about New stamp marks 100 years of broadcasting in Ireland

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