A NEW society established to protect animals in Ireland has vowed to bring an end to fox hunting and greyhound racing. The National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) was formally launched this week. It was established last year through the merger of the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to … [Read more...] about New animal protection society seeks to end fox hunting and greyhound racing in Ireland
Arrests made after arson attack on home with resident inside
A MAN and a woman have been arrested after a flat was set alight in Armagh while a person was in it. Police were called to the incident in the Railway Street area of the city at around 10.30pm on April 28. “The resident was inside the property at the time when the rear windows were smashed and the property set alight,” a PSNI spokesperson said. “Officers attended arrested a … [Read more...] about Arrests made after arson attack on home with resident inside
Ireland will get two full moons in May – here’s when you can see them
THERE will be two full moons visible in Ireland next month. The first will be visible across Ireland and the UK this week. This May full moon is widely known as the ‘Flower Moon’, named due to the fact that it appears at the height of spring. It will rise on Friday, May 1 at around 6.20pm. An almost full moon pictured over the Kildare sky this week, which will become the Flower … [Read more...] about Ireland will get two full moons in May – here’s when you can see them
New law bans sale of cigarettes to anyone born after 2008
A NEW law makes it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after 2008. The Tobacco and Vapes Act, passed by the UK Government this week, will apply to Northern Ireland once it takes effect next year, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed the news, which is set to create a “smoke-free generation”. “Tobacco is uniquely harmful; no other consumer product kills two … [Read more...] about New law bans sale of cigarettes to anyone born after 2008
Irish League club apologises over ‘terrible mistake’ that saw DUP politician banned from ground
IRISH LEAGUE club Coleraine has apologised after a DUP politician was reportedly banned from their ground at the weekend. Maurice Bradley took to social media on Saturday to say that he was refused entry to the Showgrounds in Co. Derry for the Bannsiders' 6-2 victory over Glentoran that sealed second place in the league. However, Coleraine have now issued a formal apology to Mr … [Read more...] about Irish League club apologises over ‘terrible mistake’ that saw DUP politician banned from ground