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THERE is no evidence that police colluded to protect those responsible for a deadly bomb in Co. Down, a report from the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (PONI) has claimed. The attack by the Provisional IRA at the La Mon House hotel and restaurant on February 17, 1978, claimed 12 lives. Scores of arrests followed in the weeks after the bombing, however, a man charged with … [Read more...] about No evidence of police collusion in 1978 La Mon bombing in Co. Down, says ombudsman

THE Irish legal landscape is undergoing transformative changes, driven by recent court rulings and progressive policy shifts that are reshaping how law firms operate. From landmark judgments to legislative updates, these changes are redefining the boundaries of legal practice, impacting everything from corporate governance to individual rights. For firms such as P.A. Duffy … [Read more...] about Ireland’s legal revolution: how recent court rulings and policy changes are reshaping law firms

THERE is limited stock of Gunness on offer in pubs across Britain due to “exceptional demand” for the popular Irish stout in recent weeks. Watering holes across the country have been allocated a limited supply by Guinness makers Diageo to ensure there is enough stock to meet demand over the busy Christmas period. The drinks maker claims the rise in popularity of the drink - … [Read more...] about Guinness in short supply at British pubs due to ‘exceptional demand’ for the black stuff

DUBLIN AIRPORT is to welcome less passengers over the Christmas period due to a passenger cap in place at the site. The number of people travelling to and from the airport will be “more subdued than normal due to the impact of the passenger cap” the organisation said in a statement made today. Under Dublin Airport's planning permission, it is limited to managing 32 million … [Read more...] about Dublin Airport prepares for lower numbers over Christmas due to passenger cap

THE Winter Solstice will be livestreamed from one of Ireland’s ancient landmarks this month. Newgrange in Co. Meath has long been associated with the shortest day and longest night of the year due to the burst of light which appears in the prehistoric monument’s passage tomb as the sun rises. On a clear Winter Solstice morning direct sunlight enters the monument to illuminate … [Read more...] about Winter Solstice will be livestreamed from ancient Irish landmark