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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

Investigation underway following petrol bomb attack

May 21, 2024 by

POLICE have appealed for witnesses to come forward with information following a petrol bomb attack on a car in Co. Antrim. A car was targeted outside a house in the Wellhurst Park area just after midnight yesterday. “Shortly before 00:05am, it was reported that a car was set alight outside a property in the area,” the PSNI’s Inspector Graham said. “Damage was caused to the … [Read more...] about Investigation underway following petrol bomb attack

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July 4, 1776

The Declaration of Independence was famously signed on this day in 1776, marking the end of the American Revolution and forming a free nation. John Hancock’s signature is perhaps the most famous, however there were several Irish born patriots who signed the declaration. George Taylor, Matthew Thornton and James Smith attended as delegates at the Constitutional Convention. Taylor, who was a merchant from Pennsylvania, was originally born in Ireland in 1716. Smith, a lawyer, originally came from Ulster, born there in 1719. Thornton, a physician and militiaman representing New Hampshire, was born in Ireland in 1714.

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