THE Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland has found a police investigation into the Troubles-era killing of an IRA man was “wholly inadequate”. Colum Marks was shot by a Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) officer, known as Officer B, on the evening of April 10,1991 in Downpatrick, in Co. Down. He later died from his injuries in hospital. The RUC’s Criminal Investigation Division … [Read more...] about Police investigation into killing of IRA man Colum Marks was ‘wholly inadequate’
Irish eyes are smiling: Ireland up to 15th in list of world’s happiest countries
IRELAND has ranked at 15th in a report published today ranking the world's happiest countries. The position marks an increase on last year's 17th place in the World Happiness Report. Finland took the top spot for the eighth year running, while the United States dropped to 24th, its lowest position since the report was first published in 2012. The United Kingdom came 23rd on the … [Read more...] about Irish eyes are smiling: Ireland up to 15th in list of world’s happiest countries
No 10 Downing Street reception for St Patrick’s Day
Innova Irish Dance Company outside No 10 Downing Street SIR Keir Starmer hosted a St Patrick’s Day reception for the Irish community at No 10 Downing Street this week. Guests from across all sectors were treated to music, dance and refreshments at the Prime Minister’s residence in central London. Guests included Ambassador Martin Fraser, Lisa Magee (writer of Derry Girls), … [Read more...] about No 10 Downing Street reception for St Patrick’s Day
Appeal for witnesses after buses destroyed in overnight arson attack
A NUMBER of buses were destroyed in an overnight arson attack in Co. Antrim. Police were called to the scene after the vehicles were set alight at an industrial estate in Dunmurry at around 10.15pm last night. “Officers received a report from our colleagues at Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service at approximately 10.15pm that three buses were on fire at Seymour Hill … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after buses destroyed in overnight arson attack
Four arrests after drugs worth €350k seized in raid on crime gang
DRUGS worth an estimated €350k have been seized following a raid on a property in Co. Meath. Garda officers from the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT) seized the drugs during a search operation in Stirling yesterday (March 19). “The search was conducted as part of a long-running investigation into a criminal group based in West Dublin,” the police force said in a … [Read more...] about Four arrests after drugs worth €350k seized in raid on crime gang