AN MP has claimed the campaign for justice for victims of the Troubles is not over, despite the enactment of new legislation which puts an end to prosecutions from that period. Speaking after the British Government’s Legacy Act came into force, SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood, who is the MP for Foyle, has said that the campaign to provide "truth, justice and accountability” for … [Read more...] about MP claims fight for justice for Troubles victims is ‘far from over’ despite Legacy Act taking effect
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Appeal for witnesses to two incidents involving PSNI officers
THE Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland has issued two witness appeals for separate incidents involving PSNI officers in Co. Armagh. The first involved a young person and a police officer near the junction of the Knock dual carriageway and the Castlereagh Road in Belfast at around 9.30pm on March 24. The incident occurred following a foot pursuit from Prince Regent Road and … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses to two incidents involving PSNI officers
Irish cuckoo returns to Ireland after ‘epic journey’ which saw it spend winter in Africa
AN Irish cuckoo has returned to its homeland after an epic journey which saw it spend the winter in Africa. The bird, named Cuach KP, is one of three that were fitted with satellite tags as part of a new Cuckoo Tracking Project launched last summer. It landed home in Killarney National Park in Kerry this week, where it flew off from last year after the birds were fitted with … [Read more...] about Irish cuckoo returns to Ireland after ‘epic journey’ which saw it spend winter in Africa
Migrants will be taught Irish language to help develop a ‘sense of identity’ in Ireland
A NEW initiative will see migrants who have arrived in Ireland being taught the Irish language in a bid to help them settle into their new home towns. Launched by Minister of State for the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne in Dublin this week, the Céad Míle Fáilte scheme will provide new arrivals with language classes and workshops to help them learn and use the language. Led by Conradh … [Read more...] about Migrants will be taught Irish language to help develop a ‘sense of identity’ in Ireland
Locations of nine new speed cameras confirmed – with another 100 planned for Ireland
THE intended locations of nine new static speed cameras due to be installed across Ireland have been confirmed. Counties Galway, Waterford, Wicklow, Donegal, Carlow, Dublin, Mayo, Cork and Limerick will each get one of the new cameras, An Garda Síochána has confirmed this week. The specific locations for each camera has been based on fatal and serious injury collision data from … [Read more...] about Locations of nine new speed cameras confirmed – with another 100 planned for Ireland