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Man jailed in Belfast for making indecent images of children

May 22, 2024 by

A MAN has been sentenced at a Belfast court for multiple counts of making and possessing indecent/pseudo photographs of children. David Armstrong, 52, was sentenced at Laganside Crown Court on Tuesday to 16 months' imprisonment, with half to be served on licence. Armstrong was also placed on the sex offenders' register indefinitely, given a sexual offences prevention order for … [Read more...] about Man jailed in Belfast for making indecent images of children

Cyber criminals are ‘serious threat to global economies’ say Irish Lord Mayor of London

May 21, 2024 by

CYBER criminals are putting the global economy at risk – which needs a joined-up approach to solve the problem, the Lord Mayor of the City of London has warned. Speaking at a City Forum Economic Crime Summit this month, the Lord Mayor, Professor Michael Mainelli, who is of Irish, Italian and US descent, claims the capital needs to “modernise” in order to “keep pace with the … [Read more...] about Cyber criminals are ‘serious threat to global economies’ say Irish Lord Mayor of London

Family of baby girl killed by nursery nurse can ‘never forgive callousness of her actions’

May 21, 2024 by

THE family of a baby girl who was killed while at a nursery in greater Manchester have spoken out after a nursery nurse was found guilty of her manslaughter. Genevieve Meehan was just nine months when she died in hospital after an incident occurred at the Tiny Toes nursery on Mellor Road in Cheadle on May 9, 2022. Following a four-week trial at Manchester Crown Court, nursery … [Read more...] about Family of baby girl killed by nursery nurse can ‘never forgive callousness of her actions’

Europe’s longest intertwining rollercoaster opens in Ireland

May 21, 2024 by

A NEW ride which is the longest intertwining rollercoaster in Europe will officially open in Ireland tomorrow. The Emerald Park theme park opens its new Tír na nÓg land to the public tomorrow morning – which features the longest intertwining family and thrill coasters to be found in Europe. Na Fianna Force at Emerald Park A first of its kind in Ireland, the 6.5-acre site, which … [Read more...] about Europe’s longest intertwining rollercoaster opens in Ireland

Trailer for Mary Robinson documentary released on former Irish President’s 80th birthday

May 21, 2024 by

THE trailer for a documentary on the life of former President of Ireland Mary Robinson has been released today – which is her 80th birthday. Born in Ballina, Co. Mayo on May 21, 1944, Mrs Robinson would go on to become a pioneering constitutional lawyer, and the first female President of Ireland. Former Irish President Mary Robinson pictured in Ballina, Co. Mayo at the visit of … [Read more...] about Trailer for Mary Robinson documentary released on former Irish President’s 80th birthday

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Irish born playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan was born in Dublin on this day in 1751. His family moved to England when he was just seven. Sheridan grew up in a family immersed in theater. His mother Frances was a playwright and novelist, best known for her book “The Memoirs of Sidney Biddulph.” His father Thomas was an actor, manager and writer. Richard Brinsley Sheridan is famous for his works, such as “A Trip to Scarborough” and “The School Scandal.” He was held in high esteem by his contemporaries, having been elected to Parliament. He was buried in the Poet’s Corner of Westminster Abbey.

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