A MOTHER and her young child have been injured following an attack on a home in south Belfast, which police are treating as a racially-motivated hate crime. The incident occurred in the Roden Street area at around 7.40pm on Monday evening. Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey branded the attack 'appalling and disgusting' and called for a meeting with police to discuss such … [Read more...] about Mother and young child injured in racially-motivated hate crime in Belfast
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Gardaí appeal for information on teen missing from Co. Westmeath
GARDAÍ are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a 13-year-old boy who is missing from Co. Westmeath. Fergus Harty is reported missing from his home in Ballymore since Sunday, November 3. He was last seen in Athlone town centre on Sunday afternoon. Fergus is described as being approximately 5' 5" in height, of slim build, with brown hair and brown … [Read more...] about Gardaí appeal for information on teen missing from Co. Westmeath
Woman arrested after cocaine worth €134,000 seized at Dublin Airport
A WOMAN has been arrested after cocaine with an estimated value of €134,000 was seized at Dublin Airport. Revenue officers uncovered the drugs on Saturday after stopping and searching the baggage of a passenger who had arrived on a flight from Paris. Revenue say the discovery of the 1.9kg of cocaine was the result of an intelligence-led operation. A woman in her 30s was … [Read more...] about Woman arrested after cocaine worth €134,000 seized at Dublin Airport
Phil Coulter on music, Derry, Donegal – and life
SINGER, songwriter, musician and composer Phil Coulter embarks on an Irish tour this week. He plays The Alley Theatre, Strabane this Saturday, 9th November and An Grianan, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal on Wednesday, 13th November. He appears at the National Concert Hall in Dublin on November 27th Full tour dates here PHIL Coulter’s composing and song-writing spans several genres. … [Read more...] about Phil Coulter on music, Derry, Donegal – and life
Belfast landmark to be lit up for campaign calling for long-term support for people with additional needs
A CAMPAIGN dedicated to raising awareness of the need for support and legal protection for adults with additional needs will receive a glowing show of support in Northern Ireland this evening. Belfast City Hall will be lit up tonight in support of the Caleb’s Cause campaign. The initiative, founded by Alma White, is calling for legislation in Northern Ireland to protect people … [Read more...] about Belfast landmark to be lit up for campaign calling for long-term support for people with additional needs