BELFAST councillor Paul McCusker has described the scenes in his north Belfast district as “totally outrageous” after the brutal stabbing and a night of unrest that sent shockwaves across Northern Ireland's capital and around the world. Mr McCusker's comments come as political leaders on both sides of the Irish Sea condemned the violence. Taoiseach Micheál Martin told the Dáil … [Read more...] about Frontline Belfast councillor: ‘We Must Stop This Escalating’
Ireland confirms new visa requirements for nationals of three non-EU countries
IRELAND has confirmed new visa requirements for visitors from three non-EU countries. Under the new guidelines, passport holders from Nicaragua, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Saint Lucia will be required to obtain a visa before their arrival in the country. The new rules, announced by Migration Minister Colm Brophy this week, will take effect from Monday, June 15, 2026. The move is … [Read more...] about Ireland confirms new visa requirements for nationals of three non-EU countries
19 arrests made in connection with disorder in Northern Ireland this week
NINETEEN people have been arrested in connection with the violence and disorder which erupted across Northern Ireland this week. Riots were sparked in Belfast following a stabbing incident in the city on the evening of June 8. The disorder has continued every night since and has spread across Northern Ireland with incidents of race hate attacks reported within multiple … [Read more...] about 19 arrests made in connection with disorder in Northern Ireland this week
Aer Lingus will fly Katie Taylor home to Ireland for Croke Park fight
AER LINGUS has announced boxer Katie Taylor as its newest brand ambassador. The Irish airline will fly the Wicklow-born but US-based star back home to Ireland in September for her much-anticipated Croke Park fight. Bray-born Taylor is set to fight Flora Pili at Dubin’s renowned GAA stadium on September 5. The fight will mark the end of her professional career and will see … [Read more...] about Aer Lingus will fly Katie Taylor home to Ireland for Croke Park fight
Investigation underway following sexual assault of juveniles
POLICE in Northern Ireland have launched an investigation after two juveniles were sexually assaulted in Derry. The alleged assault took place in the Cedar Street area of the city on the afternoon of June 8. In a statement the PSNI gave a description of the suspect as a white male of slim build, with short dark hair, and wearing dental braces. “He was dressed in a distinctive … [Read more...] about Investigation underway following sexual assault of juveniles