THE families of two people who were killed in Northern Ireland at the height of the Troubles have urged the government to help them find out what happened to their loved ones. Teresa Carson, 47, was found dead at the side of the Glen Road close to the junction with Shaw’s Road, Belfast in November 1974. William Marchant, 39, was shot on the Shankill Road in April 1987 and later … [Read more...] about Families seek truth over two Troubles-era killings
Justin Kelly confirmed as Ireland’s new Garda Commissioner
JUSTIN KELLY has been confirmed as Ireland’s new Garda Commissioner. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan made the announcement this morning, stating he was “very pleased” that the Government accepted his recommendation to appoint him to the role. Mr Kelly, who is currently serving as Deputy Commissioner Security, Strategy and Governance, will now assume the role of the … [Read more...] about Justin Kelly confirmed as Ireland’s new Garda Commissioner
Man convicted of murder of Private Seán Rooney in Lebanon
A MAN has been convicted of the murder of Private Seán Rooney. The Irish peacekeeper was killed when the armoured vehicle he was driving while on UN duty in Beirut came under fire in December 2022. The 24-year-old, who hailed from Newtowncunningham in Co. Donegal, was repatriated later that month and his funeral took place at the Holy Family Church in Dundalk on December 22, … [Read more...] about Man convicted of murder of Private Seán Rooney in Lebanon
Ireland’s most promising young footballers showcased in new TV series
SOME of Ireland’s most promising young footballers feature in a new television series which airs this week. Football Families goes behind the scenes at Shelbourne F.C. Filmed during their historic 2024 season under manager Damien Duff, the three-part RTÉ documentary follows the club’s most promising young talent as they strive to make it as professional footballers “Stats prove … [Read more...] about Ireland’s most promising young footballers showcased in new TV series
Arrest made after cannabis worth €2m seized in Cork
A MAN has been arrested after cannabis worth €2.1m was seized at the Port of Cork. Gardaí and Revenue officers discovered 107kg of herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of €2.1m, in a truck which arrived at the port from Belgium yesterday (July 28). The drugs seized at the Port of Cork with the help of Revenue detector dog Rua (Pic: Garda) “A total of 93 packages were … [Read more...] about Arrest made after cannabis worth €2m seized in Cork