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A NUMBER of roads have been cordoned off in West Belfast following a security alert on Sunday morning. Police have asked people to avoid the area after the discovery of what it described as a suspicious object on the Springfield Road. Images shared on social media appeared to show an object bound with black tape sitting in a doorway in the area before a bomb disposal robot was … [Read more...] about Suspicious object sparks security alert in West Belfast

COUNTRY music star Shania Twain has been presented with a bespoke guitar which represents all the elements of her Irish ancestry. Following her performances in Cork, Belfast, and Dublin last month, the Canadian singer was given the unique instrument, designed by Irish illustrator David Rooney, which uses intricate artwork to tell the story of her Irish roots. Shania Twain … [Read more...] about Country music legend Shania Twain presented with bespoke guitar which reveals her Irish roots

A HUMAN rights expert has been nominated to become Ireland’s first police ombudsman. Emily Logan has been recommended for the role by Ireland’s Justice Minister Helen McEntee, with the appointment due to take effect later this year. Ms Logan is currently a member of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) and previously served as chief commissioner of the Irish Human … [Read more...] about Human rights expert set to become Ireland’s first police ombudsman

TAOISEACH Simon Harris has expressed his “frustration” over delays in the murder trial of the man accused of killing Irish peacekeeper Seán Rooney Mr Harris took a call with the Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres yesterday, his office confirmed this morning. The Taoiseach used the opportunity to raise concerns over the slow pace of the criminal … [Read more...] about Taoiseach expresses ‘frustration’ to UN chief over delays to peacekeeper Seán Rooney murder trial