REMAINS discovered in a makeshift grave in Co. Monaghan in 2024 are not those of Joe Lynskey according to the Disappeared commission. Mr. Lynskey was abducted in 1972 whereupon it is believed that he was murdered by the IRA. The remains were exhumed from a family grave in the village of Annyalla near Clontibret, Co. Monaghan in November last year following a tip-off. More than … [Read more...] about Remains exhumed in Co. Monaghan not one of the ‘Disappeared’
Pope praises healthcare workers as he is discharged from hospital after five weeks
POPE FRANCIS, who was discharged from hospital on Sunday after more than a month, has praised healthcare workers in his Angelus today. The pontiff was admitted to Gemelli Hospital in Rome on February 14 after experiencing breathing difficulties. However, he was greeted to rapturous applause from well-wishers when he appeared at the balcony of the hospital today in his first … [Read more...] about Pope praises healthcare workers as he is discharged from hospital after five weeks
FAI reports ‘racist incident’ to UEFA following U17 match against Poland
AN IRSH footballer was reportedly subjected to a 'racist incident' during an U17 match against Poland on Saturday, according to the Football Association of Ireland (FAI). The organisation said in a statement on Sunday that it had reported the matter to UEFA following the youth side's 2-0 win in the Elite Phase qualifying match in Koszalin. It added that it had offered its … [Read more...] about FAI reports ‘racist incident’ to UEFA following U17 match against Poland
Co. Armagh man arrested as part of investigation into cannabis concealed among chicken is bailed
A MAN from Co. Armagh who was arrested this week as part of an investigation into the importation of drugs into Britain has been bailed. Officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested the 34-year-old man at his home on Wednesday morning in an operation supported by the PSNI. He was detained on suspicion of drugs offences in connection with the importation of 34kg of … [Read more...] about Co. Armagh man arrested as part of investigation into cannabis concealed among chicken is bailed
Police in Manchester appeal for information on wanted man John Paul Joyce
POLICE in Manchester have appealed for information in their bid to trace a man who is believed to have fled to Dublin. John Paul Joyce is one of 12 men being sought by the force in relation to either drug or firearms investigations, many of whom are thought to have fled abroad. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) issued a renewed appeal on Saturday for the 12 men, who are among the … [Read more...] about Police in Manchester appeal for information on wanted man John Paul Joyce