A MAN who was due to stand trial for drugs offences in southern Ireland has been arrested in Belfast. The 59-year-old was wanted for offences that occurred in the Kilkenny area in 2012. Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit located him in Belfast yesterday. He was arrested and is due to be brought before an extradition court in … [Read more...] about Man wanted for drugs offences in southern Ireland arrested in Belfast
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Irish girl who captured hearts of nation in Late Late Toy Show appearance dies, aged 12
THE ‘heartbroken’ parents of a young girl who appeared on the Late Late Toy Show have confirmed her death, aged 12. Saoírse Ruane starred in the show in 2020, where she shared her battle with cancer with then host Ryan Tubridy and thousands of viewers across Ireland and further afield. Then aged eight, the Galway native spoke eloquently about being diagnosed with a rare form of … [Read more...] about Irish girl who captured hearts of nation in Late Late Toy Show appearance dies, aged 12
British-Irish relationship is ‘important and consequential’ says Ireland’s finance minister on trip to London
IRELAND’S finance minister has begun a three-day trip to London to promote business and trade between the nations. Finance Minister Michael McGrath, who arrived in the capital yesterday, will meet with the Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey and the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Michael Mainell. The programme, which was drawn up in partnership with the Embassy of … [Read more...] about British-Irish relationship is ‘important and consequential’ says Ireland’s finance minister on trip to London
Police welcome MI5 decision to reduce Northern Ireland terrorism threat level to ‘substantial’
THE PSNI have today welcomed MI5's decision to reduce the terrorism threat level in Northern Ireland to 'substantial'. Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said the move reflected efforts by authorities and communities to oppose those intent on 'dragging Northern Ireland back to the past'. The reduction comes a year after the threat level was raised to 'severe' in the wake of the … [Read more...] about Police welcome MI5 decision to reduce Northern Ireland terrorism threat level to ‘substantial’
Life sentence for man who murdered ‘much-loved son, brother and father’
A MAN found guilty of murdering a father-of-three has been handed a life sentence. At Manchester Crown Court today, 39-year-old Ian Gary Connell was told he must serve a minimum term of 19 years for strangling Donald 'Prentice' Patience. The prosecution said Connell had exploited Mr Patience's generosity since meeting him in 2020 and probably attacked his victim when he refused … [Read more...] about Life sentence for man who murdered ‘much-loved son, brother and father’