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Man wanted for child sex offences in Romania arrested in Northern Ireland

June 11, 2024 by

A MAN wanted to serve time for child sexual offences committed in Romania has been arrested on an extradition warrant in Antrim. The 26-year-old is wanted to serve a prison sentence of two years and four months for committing a sexual act with a minor and child pornography, the PSNI have confirmed. “The offences occurred in the Arad area between 2017 and 2019,” they … [Read more...] about Man wanted for child sex offences in Romania arrested in Northern Ireland

Investigation launched after woman dies in Co. Meath collision

June 11, 2024 by

A WOMAN has died following a collision in Co. Meath in the early hours of the morning. The driver, aged in her 60s, was the only person involved in the incident which happened on Main Street in Ratoath at around 1am yesterday morning (June 10). She was pronounced dead at the scene and her body was removed to the mortuary at Our Lady's Hospital in Navan, where a post-mortem … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after woman dies in Co. Meath collision

Britain ‘must follow Ireland’s lead’ and recognise state of Palestine, says SDLP leader

June 11, 2024 by

BRITAIN’S next government must follow Ireland’s lead and recognise the State of Palestine, claims the SDLP’s Colum Eastwood. The party leader, who is standing for election in Northern Ireland’s Foyle constituency, called for the next administration to “take risks” in a bid to bring peace back to the embattled Middle East. “Now as it looks increasingly likely that there will be … [Read more...] about Britain ‘must follow Ireland’s lead’ and recognise state of Palestine, says SDLP leader

‘Significant moment’ as Aer Lingus launches direct flight from Ireland to Las Vegas

June 11, 2024 by

A NEW route being launched by Aer Lingus this year will bring Irish people to the party capital of the world. The airline has announced its first direct flight from Dublin to Nevada, which will operate three times a week from October 25. "Aer Lingus is bringing this iconic destination to Irish customers seeking an escape to the winter sun." said Aer Lingus' Chief Executive … [Read more...] about ‘Significant moment’ as Aer Lingus launches direct flight from Ireland to Las Vegas

UCD students end encampment in support of Palestine after ‘historic’ deal with university

June 9, 2024 by

STUDENTS at University College Dublin (UCD) have ended an encampment in support of Palestine after reaching what it described as a 'historic' deal with the university. UCD Students' Union, UCD BDS and UCD Academics for Palestine set up the encampment at the university's Belfield campus on May 11. In a statement on Saturday detailing the agreement reached with the protesters, … [Read more...] about UCD students end encampment in support of Palestine after ‘historic’ deal with university

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Irish American author of “Angela’s Ashes” and Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt passed away on July 19, 2009 in New York after battling melanoma cancer. Originally born in Brooklyn to Malachy and Angela McCourt, his parents moved the family back to Limerick after the death of his younger sister Margaret. The McCourts sunk very deep into poverty and this became the influence behind his autobiography “Angela’s Ashes.” In addition to writing, Frank McCourt had a successful career as a teacher.

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