FUNDING of €2m has been earmarked for a scheme designed to support fire and rescue services operating in areas along the border of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The investment will support a major cross border project aimed at strengthening emergency preparedness, mutual aid and interoperability between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The National Directorate of … [Read more...] about €2m funding will support fire and rescue services along Irish borderlands
Attack on two men being treated as ‘homophobic hate crime’
AN ATTACK on two men in Derry is being treated as a homophobic hate crime. The incident happened near the city’s Peace Bridge at around midnight on Saturday, November 8. Two men were reportedly attacked just after 11.30am. “These males had made their way onto the Peace Bridge and been assaulted within the vicinity,” the PSNI said in a statement. “One of the males sustained a … [Read more...] about Attack on two men being treated as ‘homophobic hate crime’
McGregor whiskey trial postponed due to witness illness
THE HIGH COURT has postponed the start of a multimillion-euro lawsuit involving Conor McGregor and his former training partner Artem Lobov, after the illness of a witness made the December trial. Mr Justice Brian Cregan confirmed that the original hearing, initially scheduled to begin on December 9, will likely be rescheduled for spring next year. The case concerns Lobov’s … [Read more...] about McGregor whiskey trial postponed due to witness illness
Arrest made in operation investigating online fraud worth €804k
A MAN has been arrested as part of an investigation into online fraud worth €804k. The issue was first raised by an Irish bank in January 2024, who reported complex fraud relating to its online platform. This involved the use of fraudulent identity documents to obtain payment cards which were used in high-value purchases in major retail outlets, ATM withdrawals and transactions … [Read more...] about Arrest made in operation investigating online fraud worth €804k
Minister Neale Richmond heads to Brazil for international climate change conference
MINISTER Neale Richmond will arrive in Brazil today to attend the UN’s international climate change conference. The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP30, is being held at the Hangar Convention Centre in Belém until November 21. Minister Richmond, who is Ireland’s Minister for International Development and the Diaspora, will take part in events focused … [Read more...] about Minister Neale Richmond heads to Brazil for international climate change conference