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AN UNLIKELY figure delivered the Premiership trophy to Celtic on Saturday after the Hoops sealed a third title in a row. With summer just around the corner, Glasgow was bathed in sunshine as Celtic ran out 3-2 winners against St Mirren on the final day of the league season. However, despite the beautiful weather, it was someone more used to the snowy environs of the North Pole … [Read more...] about Christmas comes early as Santa delivers Premiership trophy to champions Celtic

TWO men have been arrested after more than £2m worth of suspected cannabis was seized during searches in Co. Tyrone. The discovery was made on Saturday morning at properties in the Cookstown and Coalisland areas. A spokesperson for the PSNI said the seizure had 'dealt a significant blow' to those behind the supply of drugs in the region. "Officers carried out searches under the … [Read more...] about More than £2m worth of suspected cannabis seized in Co. Tyrone

TRIBUTES have been paid to businessman, philanthropist and sportsman Tony O'Reilly, who passed away on Saturday following a short illness. O'Reilly, 88, a former chairman of US food company Heinz and CEO of Independent News & Media (INM), made 29 appearances for the Ireland rugby team. In a statement, Taoiseach Simon Harris described O'Reilly as 'a trailblazer who aimed big … [Read more...] about Tributes paid after businessman Tony O’Reilly passes away following short illness

THE PORTAL connecting Dublin to New York via a livestream is back online, albeit with restrictions to curb any inappropriate behaviour. The artwork went live on May 8 but the 24/7 stream was taken offline after less than a week following a series of incidents. These included a woman in Dublin grinding against the sculpture and a woman in New York exposing her breasts to viewers … [Read more...] about Dublin-NYC Portal back online with new restrictions to curb inappropriate behaviour

A MAN suspected by the National Crime Agency (NCA) of involvement in serious organised crime has been ordered by a court to explain the source of funds used to build a property in Northern Ireland. The NCA secured the first ever Unexplained Wealth Order in Northern Ireland at the High Court in Belfast on Friday as part of an ongoing NCA civil recovery investigation. The order … [Read more...] about Man suspected of being involved in organised crime is ordered by court to explain source of funds