TAOISEACH Simon Harris has congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his “comprehensive victory” in their first call since the US election. America went to the polls on Tuesday, November 5, with Republican Mr Trump up against Democratic candidate Kamala Harris for the leadership position. As the results rolled in over the following 24 hours, it became clear that Mr Trump … [Read more...] about Taoiseach congratulates Donald Trump in first call since ‘comprehensive victory’
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Police name man who died in Co. Tyrone collision
POLICE have named a man who died in a collision in Co. Tyrone this morning as 29-year-old Eoin Lynch from Castlederg. The single-vehicle road traffic collision involving a white-coloured Toyota Land Cruiser occurred in the Orchard Road area of Strabane at around 7.40pm. "A man, who was inside the vehicle, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene," said Inspector Cherith Adair … [Read more...] about Police name man who died in Co. Tyrone collision
‘We need to bring her home’: Sister of Jo Jo Dullard appeals for information on 29th anniversary of her disappearance
THE SISTER of Jo Jo Dullard has appealed for information on the 29th anniversary of her sibling's disappearance, pleading: "We need to bring her home." Ms Dullard, then aged 21, went missing after hitch-hiking home to Co. Kilkenny from Dublin on the night of November 9, 1995. No one has ever been arrested over Ms Dullard's disappearance, which gardaí have since classified as a … [Read more...] about ‘We need to bring her home’: Sister of Jo Jo Dullard appeals for information on 29th anniversary of her disappearance
Hungarian police arrest Irishman in connection with death of American tourist
POLICE in Hungary say they have arrested an Irishman in connection with the death of an American tourist in Budapest. Mackenzie Michalski, 31, from Portland, Oregon, was reported missing after a night out in the Hungarian capital on Tuesday. Investigators launched a missing person's investigation but changed the focus of their enquiry after spotting Ms Michalski in CCTV footage … [Read more...] about Hungarian police arrest Irishman in connection with death of American tourist
Sinn Féin First Minister Michelle O’Neill lays wreath during Remembrance Sunday event in Belfast
MICHELLE O'NEILL, the Sinn Féin First Minister, has laid a wreath during a Remembrance Sunday event in Belfast. While Sinn Féin politicians have laid wreaths at previous ceremonies, it is understood to be the first time a senior figure from the party has taken part in an entire official event. Ms O'Nelll, the first Irish nationalist to hold the position of First Minister, … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin First Minister Michelle O’Neill lays wreath during Remembrance Sunday event in Belfast