THE Northern Ireland Executive plans to take over the costs of running Derry City Airport from April 2025 it has been confirmed. This week Northern Ireland's Economy Minister Conor Murphy provided a timeline for their plans to assume financial responsibility for the airport, which were revealed earlier this month. Responding to a question from West Tyrone SDLP MLA Daniel … [Read more...] about Stormont to take over costs of running Derry City Airport from next year
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Man arrested as investigation launched into ‘tragic’ death of young woman
A MAN has been arrested following the death of a 21-year-old woman in Northern Ireland. Police received reports of the woman’s death in the Main Street area of Randalstown in Co. Antrim on October 12. An investigation has since been launched into the circumstances surrounding her death. “A postmortem has taken place and police now await the result of toxicology tests,” the PSNI … [Read more...] about Man arrested as investigation launched into ‘tragic’ death of young woman
Community ‘in shock’ following death of child in Tyrone
A COMMUNITY in Tyrone is in shock after the tragic death of a child over the weekend. PSNI officers are investigating after the child died at an address in the Windmill Court area of Dungannon on Sunday, October 13. The police force has confirmed that a man and two women, all aged in their 20s, have been arrested following the incident. “A postmortem will take place to … [Read more...] about Community ‘in shock’ following death of child in Tyrone
Sexton explains why he put Rieko Ioane extract in his book
Retired Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has claimed that he does care about the fuss made since the release of his new book. Sexton's book Obsessed: The Autobiography dives into his career with Leinster and Ireland. In one chapter, Sexton details an altercation with New Zealand star Rieko Ioane after Ireland's dramatic loss in the World Cup quarterfinal last year. Ireland's … [Read more...] about Sexton explains why he put Rieko Ioane extract in his book
Aussie rugby hero Campese questions Joe Schmidt’s Ireland tenure
Former Australian rugby union player David Campese has stated that former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt "hasn't actually won anything" with the Ireland team. The New Zealander led the Irish rugby team from 2013 to 2019. During his six-year tenure, Ireland won three Six Nations Championships, including a Grand Slam in 2018. There were also significant victories against his native … [Read more...] about Aussie rugby hero Campese questions Joe Schmidt’s Ireland tenure