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Man jailed over £2m cannabis seizure in Belfast

October 23, 2024 by

A MAN has been sentenced at Belfast Crown Court today over the seizure of more than 2m worth of ... … [Read more...] about Man jailed over £2m cannabis seizure in Belfast

Appeal over nine-month-old baby boy missing from Dublin

October 23, 2024 by

GARDA have appealed for information over the whereabouts of a nine-month-old baby boy missing fr... … [Read more...] about Appeal over nine-month-old baby boy missing from Dublin

Ryan Tubridy to receive Irish Post Award

October 23, 2024 by

RYAN TUBRIDY will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting Award at The Irish Post Awards to be held in London on Thursday, November 7. Ryan said he was delighted on hearing the news: “I’m extremely honoured to accept this award from an Anglo-Irish (or rather, Irish-Anglo) institution. It’s been quite the year personally and professionally in a very positive way and … [Read more...] about Ryan Tubridy to receive Irish Post Award

New direct flights from Ireland to Las Vegas begin departing this week

October 22, 2024 by

A NEW Aer Lingus route connecting Ireland and Nevada will take off this week. The nation’s first direct flight from Dublin to Nevada will operate three times a week from October 25. "Aer Lingus is bringing this iconic destination to Irish customers seeking an escape to the winter sun." said Aer Lingus' Chief Executive Officer, Lynne Embleton. "In addition to the warm climate, … [Read more...] about New direct flights from Ireland to Las Vegas begin departing this week

Murderer on the run from Northern Irish prison arrested in Dublin

October 22, 2024 by

A CONVICTED murderer who was on the run from a prison in Northern Ireland was arrested in Dublin. Today Thomas McCabe was extradited from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland after being arrested in the Irish capital on Saturday, August 10. The 60-year-old was sought by the Police Service of Northern Ireland for being unlawfully at large from prison since August 23, … [Read more...] about Murderer on the run from Northern Irish prison arrested in Dublin

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On this day in 1981, President Reagan was shot, only 69 days into the new administration. He–along with press secretary James Brady, Washington police officer Thomas Delahanty, and Secret Service agent Timothy McCarthy–was struck when would-be assassin, John Hinckley Jr., opened fire outside the Washington Hilton Hotel. Secret Service agent Jerry Par’s quick reflexes ultimately saved the President’s life. It was he who pushed Reagan into the limousine and out of Hinckley’s direct line of fire, and he again who changed route from the White House to the hospital, after realizing how badly Reagan had been injured.

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