COCAINE worth an estimated €10.6m was found hidden in a heavy goods lorry. Gardaí from the National Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) and Waterford Drug and Crime Units seized the drugs while carrying out a series of operations this week. A heavy goods vehicle was stopped on the M9 in Co. Kilkenny shortly after 10am on March 18. Following that two businesses and a … [Read more...] about Cocaine worth €10.6m found hidden in heavy goods lorry
Former member of British ‘black ops’ unit charged with murder
THE murder of west Belfast man Patrick McVeigh in May 1972 moved closer to a resolution today as a former member of the British armed services was charged with the crime. Today’s ruling marks the first time in more than 50 years that someone has been found liable for the killing. Belfast Magistrate’s Court heard how McVeigh, 44, was shot from a passing car in the Finaghy Road … [Read more...] about Former member of British ‘black ops’ unit charged with murder
Man arrested in €10 million Kilkenny cocaine sting
AN GARDA SÍOCHÁNA arrested a 60-year-old man in Co. Kilkenny yesterday after it was revealed that more than €10 million worth of cocaine was found in a lorry. Gardaí uncovered 152kg of the illegal narcotic hidden in a ‘sophisticated vehicle concealment’. The heavy goods vehicle (or HGV) had been stopped on the M9 motorway between Naas and Newbridge. Following the discovery, the … [Read more...] about Man arrested in €10 million Kilkenny cocaine sting
Britain GAA announces Kilhan Construction as new main sponsor of the All Britain Competition
BRITAIN GAELIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (GAA) have announced a landmark three-year sponsorship agreement with Kilhan Construction, the leading groundworks and reinforced concrete frames specialist based in North London. Kilhan Construction will serve as a new main sponsor of the All Britain Competition (ABCs), the flagship youth Gaelic Games event that continues to grow in … [Read more...] about Britain GAA announces Kilhan Construction as new main sponsor of the All Britain Competition
Early morning prayer service held at St Patrick’s grave brought pilgrims from far and wide
CELEBRATIONS took place across Ireland and further afield yesterday as St Patrick’s Day was marked in style. But one of the earliest was likely the annual prayer service held at Down Cathedral in Downpatrick, where the man himself is buried. St Patrick’s grave is located just outside the cathedral in Co. Down and is a site of regular pilgrimage for many. Each year on March 17 … [Read more...] about Early morning prayer service held at St Patrick’s grave brought pilgrims from far and wide