THE BBC has confirmed a second series of the hit police documentary Peelers. Described as the ‘real-life Blue Lights’, referring to the fictional BBC police series set in Belfast, ‘Peelers: The PSNI for Real’ takes viewers behind the scenes on patrol with the police force. The six-episode series launched on BBC1 last month and has proved a hit with audiences across Britain and … [Read more...] about BBC confirms second series of hit PSNI documentary ‘Peelers’
Candidates ‘with musical background’ urged to apply as garda recruitment drive opens
THE latest garda recruitment drive opened this week with the police force urging "musical candidates" to apply. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan and Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly launched this campaign yesterday, with applications now being accepted until June 3. During the launch event the force highlighted the many garda roles currently on offer, from "front line policing, … [Read more...] about Candidates ‘with musical background’ urged to apply as garda recruitment drive opens
Healthcare and toiletries stolen in spate of supermarket thefts
SUPERMARKETS have been targeted in a series of thefts across Northern Ireland. Healthcare items and toiletries were taken from stores in Newry, Ballymena and Limavady over two days earlier this month “Officers received reports in relation to thefts of healthcare products and toiletries having been taken from supermarkets by two men whom in one report were described as wearing … [Read more...] about Healthcare and toiletries stolen in spate of supermarket thefts
Search of land underway in connection with Liam Murray murder investigation
LAND is currently being searched in Co. Dublin in connection with the investigation into the murder of Liam Murray. The 42-year-old’s body was found at his home in Rathfarnham on March 20, 2009. Gardaí began searches of the piece of land in Rathfarnham yesterday they confirmed in a statement. Liam Murray's body was found at his home in Rathfarnham in 2009 (Pic: Garda Press … [Read more...] about Search of land underway in connection with Liam Murray murder investigation
Chris O’Dowd to play Niall O’Dowd in major peace process thriller
CHRIS O’Dowd is set to portray Irish Voice founder Niall O’Dowd in a major new political thriller centred on the Northern Ireland peace process. The film, titled Ceasefire, will be written and directed by Belfast filmmaker Terry George and is due to begin filming in Ireland later this year. The project, first reported by the US entertainment publication Deadline, also includes … [Read more...] about Chris O’Dowd to play Niall O’Dowd in major peace process thriller