THE FAMILY of a man murdered in Co. Down on Sunday have paid tribute to him. Stephen Brannigan, 56, was found dead at an address in the Marian Park area of Downpatrick on Sunday, hours after Parish Priest Father John Murray was assaulted at St Patrick's Church. A 30-year-old man is due to appear in court today charged with murder and attempted murder in relation to the … [Read more...] about Family pay tribute to Co. Down murder victim Stephen Brannigan
€16m allocated to cross-border research partnerships including Parkinson’s Disease project
THE IRISH GOVERNMENT has announced it has allocated €16m to cross-border research collaborations between higher education institutions in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Among the projects is one to help those suffering with Parkinson's Disease and another to develop cybersecurity to support cross-border infrastructures. The investment is delivered through the North-South … [Read more...] about €16m allocated to cross-border research partnerships including Parkinson’s Disease project
Suspect due in court over death of man and assault on priest in Co. Down
A MAN is due to appear in court today in relation to the death of a man and a serious assault on a priest in Co. Down on Sunday. The suspect, 30, has been charged with murder and attempted murder after being arrested following the incidents in Downpatrick on Sunday. At around 10.10am, Downpatrick Parish Priest Father John Murray sustained a serious head injury after a man … [Read more...] about Suspect due in court over death of man and assault on priest in Co. Down
Northern Ireland to receive half a billion pound investment as part of Britain’s ‘plan for change’
NORTHERN IRELAND is set for a major economic boost as British Chancellor Rachel Reeves visits Belfast to confirm more than half a billion pounds in public and private investment. The funding, aimed at strengthening the region’s long-term economic prospects, is part of the British government’s broader “Plan for Change” strategy. At the heart of the announcement is £310 million … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland to receive half a billion pound investment as part of Britain’s ‘plan for change’
India day celebrations called off in Dublin after recent attacks
INDIA DAY has been postponed for the first time since its launch in 2015, amid growing concerns over a wave of racist attacks targeting the Indian community. Originally scheduled to take place this Sunday at Farmleigh House in Dublin’s Phoenix Park, the event was called off by the Ireland India Council following what it described as an increasingly hostile environment, both … [Read more...] about India day celebrations called off in Dublin after recent attacks