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GARDAÍ are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Aurel Hoxha, who was last seen a week ago. Aurel was reported missing from his home in Clontarf, Dublin 3, last Wednesday, July 24. He was last seen at approximately midday that day. Aurel is described as being just under six feet in height, with a slim build, brown hair and brown eyes. When … [Read more...] about Gardaí appeal for information on teen missing from Dublin home for a week

A SUSPICIOUS object that sparked a security alert in Co. Armagh on Tuesday evening has been declared a hoax. The object was found at around 8.45pm in the Upper Church Lane area of Portadown. A public safety operation was implemented, which involved roads being closed in the surrounding area and a number of homes being evacuated. "Ammunition Technical Officers were tasked to the … [Read more...] about Suspicious object that saw Co. Armagh homes evacuated is declared a hoax

NORTHERN IRELAND Secretary Hilary Benn has outlined the steps the British Government will take to repeal and replace the controversial Legacy Act. Following his election earlier this month, Prime Minister Keir Starmer was quick to announce his intention to scrap the Troubles legislation put in place by the previous Conservative government, which was widely criticised by all … [Read more...] about British Government outlines steps to scrap controversial Troubles legacy act

TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who was killed in a collision on a road in Co. Cork. Finbarr Coleman died when the car he was a passenger in was involved in a single vehicle collision in Ballynamona, Kinsale at around 1.30am on July 27. Aged in his 40s, the Innishannon man died “tragically as a result of an accident” his family confirmed in a statement this week. He will be … [Read more...] about Tributes to ‘true sportsman’ killed in collision in Co. Cork

AN early day motion has been submitted in Westminster calling for MPs of all political parties to congratulate Armagh GAA on their All-Ireland win over the weekend. On Sunday, July 28, Manager Kieran McGeeney led his side to win the Sam Maguire, after beating Galway in their closely fought Croke Park clash. Yesterday afternoon SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood submitted the early day … [Read more...] about MP calls for British parliament to congratulate Armagh on All-Ireland win