A MAN has been charged with murder, rape and arson after a woman was found dead in a house in Derry. PSNI officers were called to reports of a fire at a house in the Harvey Street area of the city in the early hours of Saturday, August 24. When they arrived, they found a woman’s body at the property which they have since identified as 65-year-old Montserrat Martorell … [Read more...] about Man charged with murder, rape and arson after woman found dead in Derry
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The US Presidential race — when a marathon turns into a sprint
DANIEL MULHALL former Irish Ambassador who served in Washington DC from 2017-2022, and in London from 2013-2017 gives the current state of play in the race to the White House A MARATHON and a sprint both involve running, but they require very different qualities. The campaign for the US Presidency is the ultimate political marathon. When I was Ambassador in Washington, I … [Read more...] about The US Presidential race — when a marathon turns into a sprint
Oasis confirm reunion and announce series of Ireland and UK gigs
OASIS have announced that they will reunite for a world tour taking them across Ireland, the UK and further afield next year. Founded by second generation Irish brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher in Manchester in 1991, the band split in 2009. The pair have pursued their own projects in the years that have passed, but today years of speculation ended as to whether they would ever … [Read more...] about Oasis confirm reunion and announce series of Ireland and UK gigs
Cannabis, hash oil and ketamin worth €700k seized in raids across Ireland
REVENUE officers have seized more than €700k worth of cannabis, ketamine and flavoured hash oils in raids across Ireland. The contraband, worth over €718,000, was found in packages located in Dublin, the Midlands and Rosslare over the past week. “Revenue officers examining parcels at premises in Dublin and the Midlands seized approximately 23.5 kgs of butane honey oil, 9.4 kgs … [Read more...] about Cannabis, hash oil and ketamin worth €700k seized in raids across Ireland
Immigration into Ireland at 17-year high new figures reveal
NEW figures have revealed that immigration levels into Ireland are at a 17-year high. Data released by Ireland’s Central Statistics Office (CSO) today show that in the year to April 2024, the population in Ireland rose by 98,700 people. That is the largest 12-month population increase since 2008. Over the same period the nation welcomed 149,200 immigrants, a 17-year high, which … [Read more...] about Immigration into Ireland at 17-year high new figures reveal