YOUNG brothers Tadhg and Kaelon Lambe have completed a mammoth challenge in honour of their late ... … [Read more...] about Young brothers climb mountain in Ireland in uncle’s memory
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United Ireland could cost up to €20bn a year, study suggests
THE financial cost of a united Ireland could be between €8bn and €20bn a year, according to a new study. Researchers at the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) have published a paper which focuses on subvention – meaning the shortfall between what a nation raises in taxes and what it spends on public service. This particular study examines what would happen … [Read more...] about United Ireland could cost up to €20bn a year, study suggests
Images of guns found hidden in hedge released in police appeal
POLICE have released images of guns found hidden in a hedge on a farm in Co Armagh. The PSNI is appealing for information about the ‘significant haul’ of weapons which were uncovered during a search operation in Crossmaglen in October 2023. “I can confirm that the find contained 10 firearms, a telescopic sight, magazines compatible with a number of the firearms recovered, and a … [Read more...] about Images of guns found hidden in hedge released in police appeal
Father and sons jailed for killing man for Rolex watches
THREE men have been jailed after pleading guilty to killing a man in broad daylight in Birmingham last year. Darren Smith was ambushed on March 15, 2023, after leaving a phone shop in Heath Way, Shard End. The 51-year-old was repeatedly kicked, punched and hit with a wrench as his attackers stole two Rolex watches from him. He died from his injuries. Lee O’Brien, 51, and his … [Read more...] about Father and sons jailed for killing man for Rolex watches
Former pub where Michael Collins convened intelligence unit meetings gets heritage plaque
THE former site of a Dublin pub which became an important location in Ireland’s War of Independence has been given a heritage plaque. Dublin City Council has unveiled a commemorative plaque dedicated to Devlin’s Pub, which was a meeting venue for Michael Collins’ intelligence unit from 1919 to 1921. In mid-1919, Derry-born Liam Devlin relocated from Glasgow in Scotland with his … [Read more...] about Former pub where Michael Collins convened intelligence unit meetings gets heritage plaque