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Irish Ambassador to Britain commends community organisations in Christmas message

December 25, 2024 by

MARTIN FRASER, the Irish Ambassador to Great Britain, has thanked those serving the Irish community in Britain in his annual Christmas message. In a statement, he told The Irish Post: “On behalf of all the staff at the Embassy, my wife Deirdre and I, I want to wish all the valued readers of The Irish Post a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.” "While certainly a busy … [Read more...] about Irish Ambassador to Britain commends community organisations in Christmas message

Two women arrested after cannabis worth €1.2m seized at Shannon Airport

December 24, 2024 by

TWO women have been arrested after cannabis with an estimated street value of €1.2m was seized at Shannon Airport. Gardaí arrested the women, aged in their 20s and 40s, after Revenue officers seized 64kg of suspected herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of €1,280,000. The drugs seized at Shannon Airport The seizure was made at Shannon Airport on Monday, December 23, where … [Read more...] about Two women arrested after cannabis worth €1.2m seized at Shannon Airport

Taoiseach ‘resolute’ in Ireland’s decision to recognise state of Palestine

December 24, 2024 by

TAOISEACH Simon Harris has reiterated Ireland’s commitment to stand by the people of Palestine in a call with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. "Despite the humanitarian catastrophe and unconscionable loss of life in 2024, peace fuelled by a two-state solution must be the goal of the global community in 2025,” Mr Harris said this week following his call with Mr Abbas, who is … [Read more...] about Taoiseach ‘resolute’ in Ireland’s decision to recognise state of Palestine

Two officers injured in police car ramming attack

December 24, 2024 by

TWO PSNI officers were injured when their police car was “deliberately rammed” in an attack in Co. Armagh. Police have appealed for information following the incident which happened in Crossmaglen at around 5.30am this morning. The damaged police car Local policing Inspector Lawson said: “Officers were on patrol in the town at around 5.30am when they observed a suspicious black … [Read more...] about Two officers injured in police car ramming attack

Young woman dies following collision in Fermanagh

December 24, 2024 by

A YOUNG woman has died after the car she was a passenger in was involved in a collision in Fermanagh. The single vehicle collision happened in the Ballyconnell Road area of Derrylin at around 10.50pm last night. “Police received a report shortly after 10.50pm on Monday, December 23, that a silver Vauxhall Astra had been involved in a collision,” Inspector Cherith Adair, from … [Read more...] about Young woman dies following collision in Fermanagh

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December 19, 1877

Michael Davitt, Land League organizer, was released from Dartmoor Prison on this day in 1877. During the Fenian Rising, Michael Davitt became involved in the effort to provide Catholics with arms. He took part in the failed raid on Chester Castle in 1867 and then attempted to arm Catholic churches against Protestant attack in 1868. Police arrested Davitt on May 14, 1870 and he was sentenced to 15 years in jail. Davitt wrote several letters from prison chronicling his terrible treatment and the time he spent in solitary confinement. Public opinion grew in his favor and he was released after 7 years.

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