TÁNAISTE Simon Harris is in Brussels today to meet with EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and trade ministers from fellow EU nations. Discussions are due to tackle the impending trade tariffs set to be imposed on inports from the EU into the US. “Ireland’s consistent position remains that we need to get into a substantive, calm, measured and comprehensive dialogue with the … [Read more...] about Tánaiste to discuss Trump tariffs with EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič in Brussels
MPs to discuss path to Irish border poll in Westminster debate
MPS will take part in a meeting in Westminster this month to discuss the best path to a poll on a united Ireland. A debate will take place on the barriers facing the poll featuring SDLP MP Colum Eastwood, Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen and author Kevin Meagher, whose book A United Ireland tackles the issue. The event, due to take place at Portcullis House on May 20, has been organised … [Read more...] about MPs to discuss path to Irish border poll in Westminster debate
Man charged with murder and attempted murder in Belfast
A MAN will appear in a Belfast court today charged with murder and attempted murder. The 50-year-old was arrested in north Belfast on Tusday (May 13) following a search by the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team. He has since been charged with the attempted murder of taxi driver Sean O'Reilly, who was killed in the Bell Steel Manor area of west Belfast, and the murder of Danny … [Read more...] about Man charged with murder and attempted murder in Belfast
Family of murder victim pay tribute to ‘proud Irishman’ who died after being robbed in London
THE FAMILY of an elderly Irishman who died after being robbed in London have paid tribute to their 'funny and charming' loved one. John Mackey, 87, was taken to hospital following the incident in Goodchild Road in the Manor House district of Hackney shortly before 6pm on Tuesday, May 6. Sadly, the Co. Kilkenny native passed away in hospital two days later. Peter Augustine, 58, … [Read more...] about Family of murder victim pay tribute to ‘proud Irishman’ who died after being robbed in London
Fundraiser to support families of Buncrana teenagers raises more than €37,000
A FUNDRAISER to support the families of two teenagers who died in Co. Donegal at the weekend has raised more than €37,000. Emmanuel Familola, 16, and Matt Sibanda, 18, died after getting into difficulty in the water at Buncrana on Saturday. Emmanuel was rescued from the water but sadly passed away later in hospital, while the body of Matt was recovered from the water between … [Read more...] about Fundraiser to support families of Buncrana teenagers raises more than €37,000