A MAN whose bid to smuggle cannabis into Northern Ireland was foiled by a sniffer dog has been sentenced following a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation. William Stewart, 46, living in Crumlin, hid the drugs in a workbench in his van that he used to travel by ferry from Aldershot to Belfast in October 2024. On his arrival in Belfast, Stewart was stopped by Border Force … [Read more...] about Cannabis smuggler who hid drugs in work bench foiled by sniffer dog
Horse racing magnate John Magnier gifts Tipperary GAA 14-acre site for ‘state-of-the-art’ training centre
BUSINESSMAN and horse racing magnate John Magnier has gifted Tipperary GAA a 14-acre site that will be used to develop a 'state-of-the-art' training centre. The land is based next to Tipperary's current training base, which last year was sponsored by Magnier's illustrious Coolmore Stud and renamed Coolmore Morris Park. "This extraordinarily generous contribution will enable the … [Read more...] about Horse racing magnate John Magnier gifts Tipperary GAA 14-acre site for ‘state-of-the-art’ training centre
The lion of Co. Clare that caused chaos online finally unmasked
GARDAÍ in County Clare have solved the mystery of a supposed “lion-like” creature seen roaming through a wooded area. It turns out the fearsome beast was nothing more than a friendly family pet named Mouse. Reports of a large animal prowling near Mountshannon began circulating on social media after a video clip showed a tawny, mane-coated figure wandering through the trees. The … [Read more...] about The lion of Co. Clare that caused chaos online finally unmasked
The lion of Co. Clare that caused chaos online finally unmasked
GARDAÍ in County Clare have solved the mystery of a supposed “lion-like” creature seen roaming through a wooded area. It turns out the fearsome beast was nothing more than a friendly family pet named Mouse. Reports of a large animal prowling near Mountshannon began circulating on social media after a video clip showed a tawny, mane-coated figure wandering through the trees. The … [Read more...] about The lion of Co. Clare that caused chaos online finally unmasked
MLA condemns those behind viable device discovered in Belfast this morning
SINN FÉIN MLA Órlaithi Flynn has condemned those behind a viable device that was discovered in Belfast in the early hours of this morning. Residents had to be evacuated from their homes following the discovery of the suspicious object at a property in the Suffolk Road area. Police have confirmed the device was viable and have appealed for information. "This security alert … [Read more...] about MLA condemns those behind viable device discovered in Belfast this morning