A SHOP in Belfast has been banned from selling cigarettes and vapes after being caught selling them to children. Snack City in College Avenue was given a 12-month ban from selling tobacco products and nicotine inhaling products, including e-cigarettes and vapes, at Belfast Magistrates Court this week. It followed an investigation into the shop by Belfast City Council following … [Read more...] about Belfast shop caught selling cigarettes and vapes to children
Schoolchildren among winners of new Luke Kelly bursary
TWO schoolchildren are among eight musicians who will receive a €1k bursary to help support their work. Johnny Joyce, 10, who attends Mullingar Educate Together National School in Co. Westmeath, and 13-year-old Julia McCarthy Dillon, who attends Mountmellick Community School in Co. Laois, were both announced as recipients of the inaugural Luke Kelly Bursary this week. The new … [Read more...] about Schoolchildren among winners of new Luke Kelly bursary
Fines for littering and dog fouling rise to €250 this year
ON-THE-SPOT fines for littering and dog fouling will rise by €100 in Ireland this year. The government has confirmed plans to enact legislation allowing existing €150 fines for such offences to be increased to €250. The increase is set to come into effect across the country from September 1, Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Alan Dillon confirmed … [Read more...] about Fines for littering and dog fouling rise to €250 this year
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan says RTÉ’s decision to show sitcom over Eurovision is antisemitic
GRAHAM LINEHAN, the co-creator of Irish sitcom Father Ted, has criticised RTÉ's decision to boycott Eurovision and show an episode of the comedy series in its place. The writer and activist said the showing of the 1996 Eurovision-inspired episode A Song for Europe was 'an antisemitic political gesture'. He has now started a petition calling on RTÉ Director General Kevin … [Read more...] about Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan says RTÉ’s decision to show sitcom over Eurovision is antisemitic
Police say there is ‘no justification’ after man is shot in Co. Down
POLICE have said there is 'no justification' for a man being shot in Co. Down, which left the victim facing 'lasting physical and emotional trauma'. The incident occurred in Bangor at around 10.40pm on Tuesday. Police are now appealing for information to catch those responsible. "At approximately 10.40pm, we received a report that a man had been shot in the vicinity of the … [Read more...] about Police say there is ‘no justification’ after man is shot in Co. Down