DETECTIVES from the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch have charged a man with additional offences as part of a continuing investigation into a large-scale human trafficking operation. The 72-year-old man was today produced from Magilligan Prison in Co. Derry and charged with 14 related offences, including rape and human trafficking, in respect of three further female victims. He is … [Read more...] about Prisoner charged with additional offences, including rape, as part of human trafficking investigation
McEntee says Greenland’s future is a matter for Denmark and the Greenlandic people to decide
HELEN McENTEE, Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, has said Greenland's future should be decided by Denmark and the Greenlandic people. US President Donald Trump has made no secret of acquiring the country — an autonomous territory of Denmark — citing arctic security. The densely-populated island of less than 60,000 people is also understood to have untapped … [Read more...] about McEntee says Greenland’s future is a matter for Denmark and the Greenlandic people to decide
Sports books that tell the story of Ireland’s games and gamemakers
IRISH sport is seldom just about the field of play. It’s often tangled up with history, migration, religion, class, politics, pride, heartbreak (inevitably) and occasionally unfettered joy — such as Troy Parrot’s goals that have kept Ireland in the World Cup. A clutch of recent literary releases reminds us why the games we play matter far beyond the scoreboard. Brendan Murphy … [Read more...] about Sports books that tell the story of Ireland’s games and gamemakers
Man appears in court charged with murder of Co. Donegal businessman
A MAN has appeared in court charged with the murder of a Co. Donegal businessman. Michael Maloney, 32, of Loughross Point in Ard an Rátha appeared at a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court on Tuesday in connection with the death of Stephen McCahill. The 66-year-old publican was found dead following an assault at his Ardara home in the early hours of Monday, January … [Read more...] about Man appears in court charged with murder of Co. Donegal businessman
Man in critical condition following Co. Tyrone collision
A MAN is in a critical condition in hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Co. Tyrone. The incident occurred on Annaghilla Road in Augher shortly after 8am today. Police are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with information on the matter to contact them. "We received a report of a collision between a white Audi A4 and a yellow Renault lorry just before 8.10am," said … [Read more...] about Man in critical condition following Co. Tyrone collision