POLICE have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a petrol bomb attack destroyed a number of vehicles in Armagh. PSNI officers were called to the incident in Crossmaglen at around 3.45am this morning, which left two vehicles completely burnt out. “Shortly before 3.45am, it was reported that a number of vehicles had been set alight outside a house in the Carran Close … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after petrol bomb attack destroys vehicles in Armagh
‘Window for negotiation’ before US steel and aluminium tariffs kick in says Tánaiste
THERE is a “window for negotiation” with the US before planned tariffs on steel and aluminium imports take effect the Tánaiste has said. Simon Harris was speaking after taking part in a virtual meeting of EU trade ministers and Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovičto to discuss EU-US trade relations this week. US President Donald Trump holds up an executive order imposing tariffs … [Read more...] about ‘Window for negotiation’ before US steel and aluminium tariffs kick in says Tánaiste
Engaged couples receive special blessing at shrine of St Valentine
ENGAGED Irish couples have received a special blessing this week in honour of St Valentine’s Day. The event was held at the shrine of Saint Valentine, which is located in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Dublin’s Whitefriar Street. Organised by Accord, the Irish Catholic Marriage Care Service, the service was presided over by Bishop Denis Nulty, who is the Bishop of Kildare … [Read more...] about Engaged couples receive special blessing at shrine of St Valentine
Driver caught with cocaine worth €350k after acting ‘suspiciously’ at garda checkpoint
A MAN has been arrested after being caught with €350k worth of cocaine in his car while passing through a garda checkpoint. The driver, aged in his 30s, was seen to be acting suspiciously as he approached a road safety awareness checkpoint in Dublin. Gardaí from Kevin Street and Kilmainham Garda Stations were carrying out the operation yesterday (February 11). “A number of … [Read more...] about Driver caught with cocaine worth €350k after acting ‘suspiciously’ at garda checkpoint
Two men charged in investigation into New IRA
TWO men have been charged in connection with an investigation into the activities of the New IRA. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Terrorism Investigation Unit, have charged two men to court. The men, aged 43 and 49, have been charged with collecting information likely to be of use to terrorists. They are due to appear before Strabane Magistrates' Court … [Read more...] about Two men charged in investigation into New IRA