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A WOMAN has been jailed after £3.3m worth of cannabis was seized in Belfast and Heathrow Airport in London in 2020. Yingle Jiang plead guilty to possession with intent to supply and being concerned in the supply of Class B controlled drugs. She also admitted removing and attempting to remove criminal property, as well as encouraging or assisting offences under the Serious Crime … [Read more...] about Woman jailed after more than £3m worth of cannabis seized in Belfast and London

DUBLIN'S tram system faced disruption on Saturday evening after a vehicle was driven on to the tracks. The Luas Red Line suffered significant delays following the incident, which occurred near the Blackhorse stop shortly after 7pm last night. Services later returned to normal after a crane was used to lift the vehicle from the tracks. "A reckless motorist has embedded their car … [Read more...] about Luas services disrupted after vehicle driven on to tracks

LEGENDARY GAA commentator Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh was described as the 'grandfather' to the nation as he was laid to rest in his native Co. Kerry on Saturday. Ó Muircheartaigh's coffin was draped in a Kerry flag as it was carried into St Mary's Church in Dingle. While those gathered heard of Ó Muircheartaigh's love for the county, Fr Michael Moynihan explained how the … [Read more...] about Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh hailed as ‘grandfather’ to the nation as he is laid to rest

TAOISEACH Simon Harris has spoken out after a bomb threat was made on his home last night. Speaking in Brussels today, where Mr Harris is attending a two-day meeting of the European Council, he has said the threat, which was made while he was away but his young family were at home, was “utterly unacceptable”. “I have young children, I have a wife and this is an utterly … [Read more...] about Bomb threat on Taoiseach’s home ‘utterly unacceptable’

A CHARITY in London which provides services for the Irish community across the city is raffling a once in a lifetime prize in its latest fundraising drive. The London Irish Centre (LIC) in Camden is offering the chance for one lucky person – and their friend – to meet global superstar Ed Sheeran on his world tour. Sheeran, whose own family roots lie in Belfast and Wexford, is a … [Read more...] about Ed Sheeran will fly two fans to his Cyprus gig from anywhere in the world to support London Irish charity