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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 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

ALMOST 400,000 customers were left without power as Storm Darragh battered Ireland at the weekend. A further 48,000 were similarly affected in Northern Ireland at the peak of the outages. Meanwhile, two men have been killed by falling trees in England, where a Yellow wind warning remains in place on Sunday. According to electricity supplier ESB Networks, widespread and … [Read more...] about ESB says 395,000 customers left without power following Storm Darragh

GARDAÍ have renewed their appeal for witnesses following a fatal hit-and-run in Co. Kildare last month. Kedagh Moore, 16, died at the scene of the collision on the R403 in Blackwood near Robertstown at around 12.30am on Sunday, November 10. A man appeared in court last month in connection with the incident. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident to contact them and … [Read more...] about Gardaí renew appeal for witnesses to hit-and-run that claimed life of Co. Kildare teenager