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THREE people were held in a bedroom while a masked gang burgled a house in Co. Down last night. Two of the intruders searched the property in Carryduff while a third detained the occupants, before the gang made off with cash and jewellery. Police have now appealed for information as they attempt to track down those responsible for the burglary. "Shortly before 9.45pm, it was … [Read more...] about Three people held in bedroom as masked gang burgled Co. Down house

SINN FÉIN has said Taoiseach Simon Harris has 'serious questions to answer' over his backing for John McGahon as a Fine Gael candidate in the upcoming General Election. Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal, was speaking after the Irish Times published an interview with Breen White, who was involved in an altercation with Mr McGahon in Dundalk in 2018. Louth Senator … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin says Taoiseach has ‘serious questions to answer’ over Fine Gael election candidate

POLICE believe an arson attack on a house in Co. Down in the early hours of this morning may be linked to an ongoing loyalist feud. The fire at the vacant property in the Weaver's Grange area of Newtownards was started after an accelerant was poured over the front door and through the letterbox. Police have now appealed for information as they investigate the 'completely … [Read more...] about Police believe Co. Down arson attack may be linked to loyalist feud

TAOISEACH Simon Harris has led the tributes to Irish comedian Jon Kenny, who passed away in hospital on Friday at the age of 66. Best known as one half of comedy duo D'Unbelievables alongside Pat Shortt, he was also an accomplished actor and singer. According to RTÉ News, Kenny — who had previously been treated for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and heart failure — suffered a cardiac … [Read more...] about Taoiseach leads tribute to ‘gifted’ Irish comedian Jon Kenny

SINN FÉIN MLA Deirdre Hargey has expressed her concern over the policing of a protest in Belfast this week against former US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. She was speaking after four people were arrested at the protest close to Queen's University on Thursday, where Mrs Clinton was attending a Global Innovation Summit. The PSNI said the arrests were made for a variety of … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin MLA expresses concern over policing at Hillary Clinton protest in Belfast