TÁNAISTE Simon Harris has said he is 'gravely concerned' about an Israeli ban on a UN aid agency operating in Israel and Occupied East Jerusalem. Founded in 1949, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNWRA) supports almost 6m Palestinians across Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria. Israel this week claimed that more than 2,135 of UNRWA's … [Read more...] about Tánaiste ‘gravely concerned’ by Israel’s ban on UN aid agency that supports Palestinian refugees
Man jailed over manslaughter of Michael O’Dwyer who died in fatal one-punch attack
A MAN has been jailed for eight years after fatally punching a man he had been drinking with. Michael O'Dwyer, also known as Michael Spooner, died in hospital a day being punched by Tyrone Busch last July. In December, 42-year-old Busch, of Withburga Lane, Dereham, Norfolk, appeared at Norwich Crown Court where he pleaded guilty to manslaughter. At the same court on Thursday, … [Read more...] about Man jailed over manslaughter of Michael O’Dwyer who died in fatal one-punch attack
Man jailed for 25 years for sexually assaulting two children
A MAN has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually assaulting two children. Christopher McCormack, 63, of Campion Way, Sheringham, Norfolk, was jailed at Norwich Crown Court on Thursday and was also handed a further two years on licence. "McCormack's offending was relentless and sustained, causing years of suffering for his victims," said Detective Constable Pippa … [Read more...] about Man jailed for 25 years for sexually assaulting two children
Three men from Ireland arrested in England as part of investigation into fake banknotes
THREE men from Ireland have been arrested In West Yorkshire, England, as part of an investigation into the use of fake Scottish banknotes across the county. The three men from Co. Galway have been charged with conspiracy to have custody or control of a thing knowing it was a counterfeit currency note. They are due to appear at Leeds Crown Court on February 22. Arrests Officers … [Read more...] about Three men from Ireland arrested in England as part of investigation into fake banknotes
Saint Tommy? Bid underway to have late Celtic legend Tommy Burns canonised
A BID is underway to have late Celtic legend Tommy Burns made a saint. The Tommy Burns Cause for Canonisation Co-ordinating Team is hoping they can convince the Bishop of Paisley, Fr John Keenan, to formally begin the process. Speaking to the Diocese of Paisley official podcast, Chris McLaughlin said he firmly believes the footballer was a saint who put his faith into action … [Read more...] about Saint Tommy? Bid underway to have late Celtic legend Tommy Burns canonised