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
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Murder investigation launched after man dies following Belfast attack
POLICE have launched a murder investigation after a man found with series injuries in Belfast died in hospital. The incident happened at around 8pm last night, in the Cupar Street area of west Belfast. PSNI officers were called to the scene where they found a man with serious injuries following an assault. “Sadly, the man passed away in hospital a short time later,” the PSNI … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched after man dies following Belfast attack
Tea bags, bread…kettle? The bizarre things Irish people take on holiday
IF you’re off on holiday anytime soon you might be thinking about what your packing. If that’s the case, no pun intended, have you remembered your tea bags? What about your sliced bread, or your kettle? According to a survey by holiday firm TUI, these items are – bizarrely – among the things Irish people pack for their holidays. According to their study, 52 per cent of people … [Read more...] about Tea bags, bread…kettle? The bizarre things Irish people take on holiday
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’