One man is confirmed dead, six missing and 15 rescued after yacht sinks off the coast of Sicily THE IT entrepreneur Mike Lynch is missing after the 56m (183ft) yacht, the Bayesian, sank in bad weather. The boat was only some 700 metres from the harbour when it sank. Francesco Venuto, the spokesperson for Sicily's civil protection agency, told the BBC that they "think [the … [Read more...] about Dr Mike Lynch missing after yacht sinks in the Med
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Terror threat in Ireland officially remains at ‘moderate’
TAOISEACH Simon Harris has said that Ireland is in no way isolated from the threat of terrorism, either domestic or international. His statement comes after an Irish Defence Forces chaplain was attacked in what could turn out to be a terrorist-related incident in Co. Galway. Speaking in Co. Carlow, Taoiseach Harris was responding to a question about reports in the Sunday Times … [Read more...] about Terror threat in Ireland officially remains at ‘moderate’
Doug Beattie resigns as Ulster Unionist Party leader
DOUG Beattie has resigned as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) In a statement he cited “irreconcilable differences” and the “inability to influence and shape the party going forward” as the reasoning behind the decision. He said: “Leading the Ulster Unionist Party has been a huge honour. I took over as the leader at the beginning of a three-year election cycle with an … [Read more...] about Doug Beattie resigns as Ulster Unionist Party leader
Terror threat in Ireland adjudged to be ‘moderate’
Attack on military chaplain in Galway prompts major security assessment TAOISEACH Simon Harris has said that Ireland is in no way isolated from the threat of terrorism, either domestic or international. His statement comes after an Irish Defence Forces chaplain was attacked in what could turn out to be a terrorist-related incident in Co. Galway. Speaking in Co. Carlow, … [Read more...] about Terror threat in Ireland adjudged to be ‘moderate’
Passenger cap at Dublin Airport could cause fare price rise
Restriction on number of passengers could send Xmas prices for London to Dublin single fares higher than £400 RYANAIR boss Michael O’Leary has said that passengers using Dublin Airport could face higher prices this Xmas — perhaps as much as €500 (approx. £430) due the passenger cap at Dublin Airport. A reduction of up to 1million passengers may be required to ensure that the 32 … [Read more...] about Passenger cap at Dublin Airport could cause fare price rise