POLICE have a launched an investigation after a man shouted racial abuse at a Belfast restaurant before spraying a fire extinguisher at diners. The incident occurred at a restaurant in the University Street area of the city on Friday night. Police have now appealed for information on the identity of the 'aggressive' man, who continued to shout racial abuse as he made off. "It … [Read more...] about Investigation after man shouts racial abuse at Belfast restaurant and sprays fire extinguisher at diners
Three people die in separate collisions on Ireland’s roads on Saturday
THREE people have died in separate collisions on Ireland's roads on Saturday, bringing the number of traffic fatalities for 2026 to more than 90. The road traffic collisions occurred in counties Kildare, Cork and Donegal. As well as the three fatalities, four other people injured in the collisions required hospital treatment. In the first incident, a male motorcyclist in his … [Read more...] about Three people die in separate collisions on Ireland’s roads on Saturday
Belfast prepares for a fortnight of traditional music
BELFAST holds the prestigious designation of UNESCO City of Music, awarded in November 2021. It was the first city on the island of Ireland to receive this accolade, and the third in these islands — after Liverpool and Glasgow. Today its vibrant live scene spans traditional folk, rock, punk, and electronic music, and its array of over 80 dedicated performance venues. In honour … [Read more...] about Belfast prepares for a fortnight of traditional music
Eddie Dempsey urges Irish workers in Britain to join unions
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey has said Irish workers in Britain have a duty to join trade unions and help resist the far right. “If you’re coming here from Ireland, you’ve got to join your trade union and you’ve got to do your bit,” he said. “It’s no good just landing up over here and doing a bit of work. You’ve got to join your union and you’ve got to work hard, along … [Read more...] about Eddie Dempsey urges Irish workers in Britain to join unions
Ireland commits €1m in aid to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes
THE Irish Government has committed to sending €1m in aid to Venezuela after it was hit by two devastating earthquakes. Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee confirmed the relief package this week, in the wake of twin earthquakes which tore through the South American country on June 24. More than 1700 people have died as a result of the incident, with thousands more injured, … [Read more...] about Ireland commits €1m in aid to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes