A WOMAN arrested in Belfast after going on the run for two years to avoid sentencing for drug-related offences has been jailed. Emily MacArthur, 34, of no fixed address, failed to appear at Swindon Crown Court in April 2022 having pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply controlled drugs into prisons and importing cocaine from Jamaica. Having used various aliases to move around … [Read more...] about Woman arrested in Belfast after going on run for two years to avoid sentencing for drugs offences is jailed
Forensic examination of missing Michael Gaine’s farm continues after human remains discovered
A FORENSIC examination of missing Michael Gaine's farm is continuing today after human remains were discovered on the site. Mr Gaine, 56, was reported missing from his home near Kenmare in Co. Kerry on Friday, March 21, having last been seen in the town the previous day. On April 29, gardaí reclassified the case as a homicide investigation. As part of their investigation, … [Read more...] about Forensic examination of missing Michael Gaine’s farm continues after human remains discovered
‘A great and unique talent’: President Higgins leads tributes following death of Irish post Paul Durcan
PRESIDENT Michael D. Higgins has led the tributes to Irish poet Paul Durcan, who has passed away at the age of 80. Author of more than 20 volumes of poetry, he was known for his sharp, satirical voice as well as his outspoken, comic but often moving work. "Ireland has lost the poet with the keenest sense of its absurdity and the lost opportunities for love and feeling," said … [Read more...] about ‘A great and unique talent’: President Higgins leads tributes following death of Irish post Paul Durcan
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car collides with pedestrians in Co. Down
POLICE have charged a man with attempted murder after a car collided with pedestrians in Co. Down. The incident occurred on Main Street in Millisle shortly after 11pm on Saturday and saw two people taken to hospital with serious injuries. Alliance North Down MLA Connie Egan said her thoughts were with the injured pair as she condemned the 'reckless' incident. Police received a … [Read more...] about Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car collides with pedestrians in Co. Down
Thousands attend National Demonstration for Palestine in Dublin
THOUSANDS of people descended on Dublin on Saturday to join the National Demonstration for Palestine. Organised by the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC), the event saw supporters march from the Garden of Remembrance to Molesworth Street near Dáil Éireann. It also heard speakers call for an end to the bombardment in Gaza, as well as criticising the Irish Government … [Read more...] about Thousands attend National Demonstration for Palestine in Dublin