A PUBLIC appeal has been issued to find people who may have witnessed the arrest of a man in Belfast last month. The Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland has appealed for anyone who saw the arrest, which took place in the Beechview Park of the Falls Road in the early hours of October 6, 2024, to contact them. The man was arrested by police at around 1am that morning. "We know … [Read more...] about Ombudsman appeal for witnesses to police arrest in Belfast
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Taoiseach urges end to violence in Gaza following ceasefire in Lebanon
TAOISEACH Simon Harris has called for an end to the conflict in Gaza after a ceasefire agreement brought a halt the fighting in Lebanon. A 60-day ceasefire has been agreed between Israel and Hezbollah. Brokered by the US, it came into effect yesterday (November 27) at 4am local time, and brings 13 months of conflict to an end if it continues to hold. “I very much welcome that … [Read more...] about Taoiseach urges end to violence in Gaza following ceasefire in Lebanon
Couple’s unique prints celebrating Irish language are global hit
A COUPLE who create unique pieces of art which celebrate the Irish language have attracted a global fanbase. Heather Gilroy and Peter O'Neill launched Prints of Ireland in 2020. The couple, who hail from Skerries in north Dublin, are seasoned travellers who collected modern artworks from every country they visited over the years. It was while at home in Dublin that they … [Read more...] about Couple’s unique prints celebrating Irish language are global hit
Prendergast retains place for Australia clash
Irish head coach Andy Farrell has made a bold decision today by selecting Leinster and Irish out-half Sam Prendergast for the clash against Australia on Saturday. Prendergast started his first Ireland game against Fiji last weekend and will now be tasked with duties at 10 for Ireland against Joe Schmidt's Australia side. Hugo Keenan, Mack Hansen, and James Lowe will start in … [Read more...] about Prendergast retains place for Australia clash
Teenager shot in ‘deplorable’ act of violence in Derry
A TEENAGER is in hospital after being shot in the leg while walking to visit a friend in Derry last night. At around 10pm the young man was followed by a group of people as he walked along Springtown Road on his way to visit a friend in the Creggan area. He was shot in the leg, sustaining serious injuries which will require surgery. "It's appalling that a young person should be … [Read more...] about Teenager shot in ‘deplorable’ act of violence in Derry