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GARDAÍ investigating the murder of young man in Co. Limerick 17 years ago have renewed their appeal for information. The body of 19-year-old Jeffrey Hannan was found in O'Malley Park, Southill, Limerick at around 10.40am on November 22, 2007. Mr Hannan, who had attended a bonfire in the area the previous night, had suffered multiple injuries to his head and upper body. It is … [Read more...] about Renewed appeal for information over murder of young man in Co. Limerick 17 years ago

A MAN has been arrested after a large quantity of suspected Class B drugs were found in a car at Belfast Harbour. The suspected herbal cannabis, which was concealed in a hide, has an estimated street value of up to £150,000. Speaking after the seizure, Detective Sergeant Moore of the PSNI said: "Drug supply and misuse is a vicious cycle that we need to collectively break, and … [Read more...] about Man arrested after large quantity of suspected drugs found in car at Belfast Harbour

THE Birmingham pub bombings occurred fifty years ago on November 21, 1974, when bombs exploded in two public houses in central Birmingham — the Tavern in the Town and the Mulberry Bush. The explosions killed 21 people and injured at least 170 others. This week a memorial service was held in Birmingham City Centre to mark the event. Our photographer Chris Egan was … [Read more...] about Birmingham bombings 50th anniversary marked with poignant ceremony

The Irish Post's PETER KELLY attended the memorial service which marked the 50th anniversary of the pub bombings The Irish ambassador to the UK, Mr Martin Fraser (right) observes one-minute silence. On the far left is Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (image by Chris Egan) TRIBUTES from King Charles and President Michael D Higgins led the commemorative service of the 50th … [Read more...] about A sombre day in Birmingham as victims of the bombings are remembered

TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of former UTV political editor Ken Reid this week. The popular broadcaster, who has been a familiar face on television screens in Northern Ireland for nearly three decades, died on November 19, aged 69, following a cancer battle. The Belfast native was diagnosed with a form of leukaemia in 2017 but continued to work at UTV until he … [Read more...] about Tributes following death of ‘giant of journalism’ Ken Reid