BELFAST City Hall will open its doors to the public this month as a dedicated space to reflect on the Troubles period. The fourth annual Day of Reflection will take place on Saturday, June 21. Local councillors previously agreed that the initiative would be held annually, providing an “opportunity for people and communities across the city to acknowledge the deep hurt and pain … [Read more...] about Belfast landmark will be lit yellow for annual Troubles reflection day
Use of AI up for discussion at British-Irish Council Summit
THE role of artificial intelligence in the reform of public services is the theme of a British-Irish Council (BIC) Summit which takes place this week. Political leaders from the BIC’s eight member administrations will take part in the 43rd meeting, which is being hosted by the Northern Ireland Executive. The theme of the summit is ‘The Role of AI in Reform and … [Read more...] about Use of AI up for discussion at British-Irish Council Summit
Woman charged in connection with fatal St Stephen’s Day collision
A WOMAN has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run collision in Dublin on St Stephen’s Day. Two people were hit in the incident which happened near the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre at around 5.45pm on December 26, 2024. Georgina Hogg Moore, 39, died at the scene, while her husband Anthony Hogg, 40, later passed away in hospital. Today Gardaí confirmed that a woman, … [Read more...] about Woman charged in connection with fatal St Stephen’s Day collision
Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Annie McCarrick in 1993
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Annie McCarrick. The 26-year-old went missing from her home in Dublin on March 26, 1993. The man, who is in his 60s, was arrested in Dublin, Gardaí confirmed this morning. Officers are also searching a house in Clondalkin in west Dublin as part of the investigation. “Elements of that house and garden will be searched and … [Read more...] about Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Annie McCarrick in 1993
Shop owner fined for selling nicotine product to a child
A SHOP owner in Belfast has been fined for selling a nicotine product to a child. Michael O’Reilly, of O’Reilly’s on Donegall Street, pleaded guilty to the offence at a hearing at Belfast Magistrates Court on June 10. The court heard that the case was taken by Belfast City Council. It followed a test purchase at the premises organised by Council officers which confirmed Mr … [Read more...] about Shop owner fined for selling nicotine product to a child