RURAL arsonists behind some of the ongoing wildfires in Northern Ireland have been branded “abhorrent” by the region’s Environment Minister. The usually picturesque Mourne Mountains in Co. Down have been ablaze over the weekend after a series of fires erupted throughout the tourist spot and further afield in the North. In that time almost 150 separate fires were reported in the … [Read more...] about Environment Minister slams ‘rural arson’ causing devastating wildfires
Europe experiences its hottest March on record, according to climate report
THE weather may have been enjoyable for some in recent weeks, though a new report from The EU Copernicus Climate Change Service has delivered a stark warning that last month was the second warmest global March on record. The climate crisis continues apace as March also marked the 20th time in as many months that the average global surface air temperature was more than 1.5 … [Read more...] about Europe experiences its hottest March on record, according to climate report
First Minister Michelle O’Neill calls for public inquiry into 1997 murder
FIRST Minister of Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill has written to Prime Minister Keir Starmer to re-emphasise the need for a public inquiry into the killing of GAA official Sean Brown in 1997. The move comes in the wake of the courts finding in favour of Mr Brown’s family last week, which overturned a previous government decision not to hold such an inquiry. Ms O’Neill said … [Read more...] about First Minister Michelle O’Neill calls for public inquiry into 1997 murder
Titanic tragedy to be marked in Irish town where ill-fated liner made final port of call
A PUBLIC ceremony will be held in Ireland this month to mark the 113th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. On April 14, 1912 the Belfast-built RMS Titanic sank after crashing into an iceberg while on its maiden voyage. The tragedy happened just four days after the ocean liner had led Southampton in England on April 10 on route to New York. Roughly 1500 of the 2200 people … [Read more...] about Titanic tragedy to be marked in Irish town where ill-fated liner made final port of call
Renewed police appeal for arts student killed 20 years ago
AN Garda Síochána are making a fresh appeal relating to the murder of 23 year-old Emer O’Loughlin on the 20th anniversary of her death. They say that any information received from the public could help close her file and bring justice for the O’Loughlin family. Ms O’Loughlin was from Ennistymon, Co Clare. Her remains were recovered from a severely fire-damaged caravan at … [Read more...] about Renewed police appeal for arts student killed 20 years ago