THREE ‘extremely rare’ Irish banknotes are expected to fetch a high price when they go under the hammer this month. The notes, which all bear the serial number 000001, will be among the lots up for auction at Noonans next week. This £1 banknote is expected to fetch up to £5k at auction (Pics: Noonans) Described as “extremely special” by the London auctioneers, the trio are a … [Read more...] about ‘Extremely rare’ Irish banknotes set to fetch high price at auction
President Zelenskyy among guests in Dublin for event marking start of Ireland’s EU Council Presidency
UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was among the guests in Dublin this week for an event marking the start of Ireland’s Presidency of the European Council. Ireland officially took up the role on July 1, with an opening ceremony held at Dublin Castle to mark the milestone. There Taoiseach Micheál Martin was also joined by President of the European Council, António Costa. “I … [Read more...] about President Zelenskyy among guests in Dublin for event marking start of Ireland’s EU Council Presidency
Man arrested in connection with Marian Beattie murder investigation
A MAN has been arrested in connection with the investigation into the historic murder of Marian Beattie. The 18-year-old’s body was found at the bottom of a quarry near Aughnacloy in Co. Tyrone on March 31, 1973. The teen had attended a charity dance at Hadden’s Garage in Aughnacloy the previous evening to listen to her brother’s band. She was last seen leaving the dance with a … [Read more...] about Man arrested in connection with Marian Beattie murder investigation
President Zelenskyy among guests in Dublin for event marking start of Ireland’s EU Presidency
UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was among the guests in Dublin this week for an event marking the start of Ireland’s Presidency of the European Council. Ireland officially took up the role on July 1, with an opening ceremony held at Dublin Castle to mark the milestone. There Taoiseach Micheál Martin was also joined by President of the European Council, António Costa. “I … [Read more...] about President Zelenskyy among guests in Dublin for event marking start of Ireland’s EU Presidency
Assembly supports Ruby’s Law in ‘important step’ for domestic abuse victims
THE Northern Ireland Assembly has voted in support of new legislation which recognises using a family pet to exert coercive control as a form of domestic abuse. Ruby’s Law proposes amendments to the existing Justice Bill which recognise that “threatening, harming or using an animal to intimidate a victim is a form of domestic abuse”. They also strengthen the powers available to … [Read more...] about Assembly supports Ruby’s Law in ‘important step’ for domestic abuse victims