IRELAND'S Foreign Affairs minister has hit out at US President Donald Trump, branding his plan to impose tariffs on counties opposed to his plan to acquire Greenland 'completely unacceptable'. Trump announced on Saturday that from February 1, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Britain, The Netherlands and Finland will face tariffs of 10 per cent on goods entering the … [Read more...] about McEntee hits out at Trump’s tariff threat to countries opposed to his plan to acquire Greenland
Former nun jailed for abuse of children at homes in Scotland run by Catholic order, the Sisters of Nazareth
A FORMER nun has been jailed after she was found guilty of cruelly abusing children in homes in Scotland run by the Catholic order, the Sisters of Nazareth. Carol Buirds, 75, as well as fellow former nun Eileen McElhinney, 78, and 68-year-old Dorothy Kane, who was employed as a support worker, were found guilty of subjecting multiple victims to cruel and unnatural treatment … [Read more...] about Former nun jailed for abuse of children at homes in Scotland run by Catholic order, the Sisters of Nazareth
TD proposes late licences for pubs in Ireland should national team reach World Cup finals
AN INDEPENDENT TD has proposed granting late licences for Ireland's pubs to allow them to screen the national team's World Cup games, should the Boys in Green qualify for the tournament. Ireland must overcome Czechia and either Denmark or North Macedonia in the play-offs to reach the group stage of the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Should they do so, they face … [Read more...] about TD proposes late licences for pubs in Ireland should national team reach World Cup finals
Teenager left with ‘potentially life-threatening head injury’ following Co. Derry assault
A TEENAGER has been left with a potentially life-threatening head injury after being subjected to a serious assault in Co. Derry. The incident occurred in the early hours of this morning in the city centre. Police are now urging anyone who witnessed the 'shocking incident' to contact them. "City centre CCTV operators picked up an ongoing altercation between two males in the … [Read more...] about Teenager left with ‘potentially life-threatening head injury’ following Co. Derry assault
‘A true people’s champion’: Tributes paid after former Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady passes away
TRIBUTES have been paid to Mickey Brady after the former Sinn Féin MP passed away on Friday at the age of 75. Mr Brady was born in Newry and later served as both an MLA and an MP for Newry & Armagh. "Mickey dedicated his entire life to the people of Newry and Armagh," said Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald. After studying at university in Liverpool, Mr Brady was … [Read more...] about ‘A true people’s champion’: Tributes paid after former Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady passes away