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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

A BELFAST man has been jailed for 27 years for a catalogue of sex abuse offences against children. David Andrews, of HMP Maghaberry, was sentenced today at Downpatrick Crown Court after the 55-year-old pleaded guilty to 130 charges of sexual abuse. The charges relate to 47 victims, 46 of whom are children, the court heard. They include attempted rape, sexual activity with a … [Read more...] about ‘Heinous’ child predator who abused 47 victims jailed for 27 years

A MAN has been arrested after two people were injured during a burglary in Co. Down. Two men entered the property in Crossgar at around 7pm last night, the PSNI have confirmed. They attacked two people who were inside the home and were asleep at the time. “Shortly after 7pm we received a report that two men had entered a property in the Killyleagh Street area of the town while … [Read more...] about Burglar hit resident with hurling stick while ransacking their home

THE formal process required to repeal Britain’s controversial Legacy Act has begun. Brought in by the Conservative government, the Act introduced a ban on inquests and civil actions related to Troubles-era crimes. It also saw those who co-operate with the newly established Independent Commission for Reconciliation & Information Recovery (ICRIR) granted immunity from … [Read more...] about Process to repeal controversial Legacy Act begins