A MURDER investigation has been launched after a 74-year-old man was found dead at a property in Co. Armagh. Michael McConville’s body was found at a house in the Annaghmare Road area on the evening of June 15. “Officers responded to a report of the death of a man in a property shortly after 7pm,” Detective Chief Inspector Anthony Kelly, from the PSNI’s Major Investigation … [Read more...] about Police name pensioner found dead in Armagh as murder probe launched
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Joe Biden congratulates Simon Harris on becoming Taoiseach as pair discuss global issues
US PRESIDENT Joe Biden formally congratulated Simon Harris on becoming Taoiseach while the pair discussed global affairs during a phone call last night. In a statement issued after the call the White House confirmed the President “spoke with Taoiseach Simon Harris of Ireland to congratulate him on his recent election as Taoiseach and to deepen U.S.-Ireland cooperation on a … [Read more...] about Joe Biden congratulates Simon Harris on becoming Taoiseach as pair discuss global issues
President Higgins hosts Bloomsday garden party promoting love of reading
A BLOOMSDAY garden party hosted by President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina saw members of the public invited to Áras an Uachtaráin to celebrate the work of James Joyce. A raft of librarians were among those on the guestlist, as the President sought to use the occasion to highlight the importance of libraries and promoting reading. President Higgins and Sabina hosted the … [Read more...] about President Higgins hosts Bloomsday garden party promoting love of reading
Latest arrest in connection with Dublin riots brings total to 40
A MAN has been arrested in connection with rioting that occurred in Dublin last November. It brings to 40 the total number of arrests made in connection with the disorder. On Friday, gardaí said they had arrested a man in his 20s in Dublin as part of their investigations into the events of November 23, 2023. The day after the riots, gardaí said they had arrested 34 people in … [Read more...] about Latest arrest in connection with Dublin riots brings total to 40
Father of Dáithí Mac Gabhann, who inspired change in transplant laws, recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List
THE FATHER of Dáithí Mac Gabhann, the young boy who successfully fronted a campaign to change Northern Ireland's transplant laws, has been awarded an MBE. Máirtín Mac Gabhann was recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List for services to organ donation in Northern Ireland. He said that he hoped accepting the award would increase awareness about the need for organ … [Read more...] about Father of Dáithí Mac Gabhann, who inspired change in transplant laws, recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List