THE Catholic Church is facing criticism over its decision to allow MMA fighter Conor McGregor to marry inside Vatican walls. Éist: Saying No to Silence, an advocacy group supporting victims of rape and sexual violence, has written to the Bishop of Meath expressing what it described as “deep disappointment and profound concern” following McGregor’s high-profile wedding in Rome, … [Read more...] about Criticism grows over Vatican wedding of Conor McGregor
Man who hit ex-partner in face with motorcycle helmet jailed
A MAN who hit his ex-partner in the face with a motorcycle helmet while she collected her young daughter from school has been jailed. David Carson, of Craignish Crescent in Dundonald, was sentenced at Laganside Crown Court on December 15 for the domestic abuse related assault in May 2024. The 48-year-old was sentenced to four years, with two years to be served in custody and … [Read more...] about Man who hit ex-partner in face with motorcycle helmet jailed
Ireland will allow bluetongue vaccination from next year
A VACCINATION against bluetongue will be permitted for use in cattle and sheep in Ireland from next year. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon made the announcement last night, after a fourth outbreak of the disease was confirmed in Northern Ireland. “My objective has always been clear: to detect any incursion of BTV3 as early as possible, to respond as … [Read more...] about Ireland will allow bluetongue vaccination from next year
Irish team selected for World Cross Country Championships
FOUR Irish athletes have made the team for the World Cross Country Championships. The squad, announced yesterday, will represent Ireland in the competition which takes place in Tallahassee, Florida on January 10, 2026. The team will be led by Brian Fay, of Raheny Shamrock Athletics Club and Fiona Everard of (Bandon Athletics Club, Athletics Ireland confirmed this week. Both … [Read more...] about Irish team selected for World Cross Country Championships
Stormont ringfences £119m to pay for PSNI data breach
THE Northern Ireland Executive has allocated £119m to fund the costs of a PSNI data breach which exposed the personal details of its entire workforce. Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed the funding decision, which she said will “enable the PSNI to advance negotiations with police officers and police staff in a timely manner, to bring about an early settlement of the … [Read more...] about Stormont ringfences £119m to pay for PSNI data breach