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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

GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a pedestrian died in a collision in Co. Wexford. A woman, aged in her 50s died after being hit by a car on the N25 at Stokestown at around 7.10pm on Sunday, December 8. “The collision involved a car and a pedestrian,” the police force confirmed. “The pedestrian, a woman aged in her 50s, was fatally injured,” they add. “No … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after pedestrian dies in Co. Wexford collision

A MAN is due in court after a video showing the scene of a fatal collision was shared on social media. The 38-year-old has been issued with a summons to appear at Ipswich Magistrates' Court on Thursday, December 19. He is due to be formally charged with sending an offensive/indecent/obscene message/matter by public communication network and using a mobile phone while … [Read more...] about Man due in court for videoing fatal crash that claimed life of a father of three

TRIBUTES have been paid to iconic Irish singer Dickie Rock following his death on Friday at the age of 88. Rock first found fame in the 1960s as a member of the Miami Showband before embarking on a successful solo career. He also represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song contest in 1966 and continued to perform into his 80s. "The children of Dickie Rock are saddened to confirm … [Read more...] about ‘Performer of the highest quality’: President leads tributes following death of iconic Irish singer Dickie Rock

A JUDGE has ruled that there is sufficient evidence for a former British soldier to stand trial for the murder of two men on Bloody Sunday. The man, known as Solider F, had applied in June to have the case dismissed, however, Judge Mr Justice Fowler rejected the application at Belfast Crown Court on Friday. A date will now be set in the New Year for the former paratrooper to … [Read more...] about Soldier F to stand trial for murder of two men on Bloody Sunday