US PRESIDENT Donald Trump appears to have irked unionists after claiming a united Ireland 'would be a great thing'. Trump made the remarks when speaking to reporters on Saturday at the beginning of his two-day visit to Ireland. The president's comments have been welcomed the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH), the oldest and largest Irish Catholic organisation in America. It … [Read more...] about President Trump irks unionist leaders after saying united Ireland ‘would be a great thing’
‘Predatory’ Co. Antrim takeaway owner jailed for sexual abuse of young girls
A CO. ANTRIM takeaway owner has been sentenced to four years' imprisonment for sexually abusing young girls over more than two decades. At Antrim Crown Court on Friday, 48-year-old Alan Potter was jailed for 13 counts of non-recent sexual abuse offences against girls that worked for him between 2002 and 2023. The offences included gross indecency, sexual assault, sexual … [Read more...] about ‘Predatory’ Co. Antrim takeaway owner jailed for sexual abuse of young girls
Arrest after cocaine disguised as lollipops discovered at Dublin Airport
A MAN has been arrested after €500,000 worth of cocaine was found at Dublin Airport disguised as lollipops. Revenue officers assisted by the Ballymun Drugs Unit seized the 5kg of cocaine at the airport on Thursday. The illicit drugs were discovered when Revenue officers stopped and searched the baggage of a passenger who had disembarked a flight that originated in … [Read more...] about Arrest after cocaine disguised as lollipops discovered at Dublin Airport
‘Important milestone’ reached in redevelopment of National Library of Ireland
A NEW phase in the ongoing redevelopment of the National Library of Ireland has been reached this month. Plans to refurbish the West Wing, which is the most prominent part of the historic Dublin building and fronts onto Kildare Street, will get underway after receiving Government approval. Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan has confirmed the … [Read more...] about ‘Important milestone’ reached in redevelopment of National Library of Ireland
‘I’ve driven cows, but never sheep’: Gloria Hunniford set to lead historic London ceremony
BROADCASTING icon Gloria Hunniford is set to drive a herd of sheep across the city of London this month. The Northern Irish star, who hails from Portadown in Co. Armagh, will take part in one of the capital’s oldest traditional ceremonies when she leads the annual event on September 27. The ceremony, which will see Hunniford lead the sheep across Southwark Bridge, will mark her … [Read more...] about ‘I’ve driven cows, but never sheep’: Gloria Hunniford set to lead historic London ceremony