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TWO men have been handed suspended sentences following an investigation into the large-scale supply of cocaine by the UVF in East Belfast. The pair were arrested following searches carried out in the area in 2018 by the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF). A spokesperson for the PCTF said the convictions show they are 'committed to disrupting the activities of those involved … [Read more...] about Two men sentenced following investigation into UVF drugs operation

Northern Ireland has precious few ways of being heard on the international stage NORTHERN Ireland does not have a foreign policy. Of course not. We are part of the UK and the government in Westminster makes decisions on our relationships with other countries and trading blocks. We do have consulates and honorary consulates who’ll help their own citizens when they are here, and … [Read more...] about Navigating foreign affairs without a voice

Former Republic of Ireland striker John Aldridge has admitted that he could have picked up a long-term brain injury from his playing days as a footballer, but also admits there is little he can do now.  Aldridge was a prolific, record-breaking striker best known for his time with English club Liverpool in the late 1980s. His tally of 330 Football League goals is the … [Read more...] about John Aldridge admits he could have a brain injury, ‘Damage is done’

The President of the GAA, Larry McCarthy, has expressed the need for a possible reformation of the existing structure of club championships to ensure fairness for all counties in Ireland. Over the past few months, criticism has been directed at Kerry's club championship structure for several reasons. The Kerry County Championship, often described as cutthroat, features eight … [Read more...] about GAA president looking to make change to All-Ireland club championships for fairer landscape

MMA has really taken off in Ireland over the past few years, thanks to the profiles of Irish fighters Paddy Holohan, Ian Machado Garry, and, not to mention, the super successful and famous Irish fighter Conor McGregor. Mixed martial arts is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling, and ground fighting, incorporating techniques from various combat sports around … [Read more...] about Exclusive Interview: Denis Frimpong talks UFC, McGregor, immigration, and lots more