THE Tánaiste has condemned Israeli attacks in northern Gaza which saw two hospitals hit in recent days. Israeli forces launched sustained air and ground attacks in northern Gaza earlier this month, which increased over the weekend in and around the Jabalia refugee camp. Dozens of people have been killed following airstrikes on the area, which have also targeted two hospitals, … [Read more...] about Tánaiste calls for an end to ‘devastating violence’ as Israel targets ‘most vulnerable’
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Appeal for information on 16-year-old missing for two weeks
POLICE have issued an appeal for information on the whereabouts of a teenager who has been missing for two weeks. Rosaleen Connors has not been seen since October 7. The 16-year-old was last seen in the Sydenham Road area of east Belfast at around 9.30pm that day. Rosaleen Connors has not been seen since October 7 PSNI officers are “growing increasingly concerned” for her … [Read more...] about Appeal for information on 16-year-old missing for two weeks
Terence MacSwiney commemoration in London on Sunday, Oct 27th
The annual Terence MacSwiney London Commemoration will take place at 2pm on Sunday, October 27 outside Brixton Prison. The keynote speaker is John McDonnell MP Terence MacSwiney (image in public domain) TERENCE MACSWINEY, Lord Mayor of Cork, died in Brixton jail after 74 days on hunger strike on October 25, 1920. His death made headlines round the world. A prominent Irish … [Read more...] about Terence MacSwiney commemoration in London on Sunday, Oct 27th
‘Tell us the truth’: Appeal for information over murder of Paul McGrath in frenzied 1994 attack
POLICE have appealed for information over the murder of a man in a frenzied 1994 attack at his home in Greater Manchester. Paul McGrath, 34, was stabbed 18 times at his residence in Holland Street West, Denton, in the early hours of Monday, April 7, 1997. Police believe Mr McGrath had no known grievances but was targeted due to an acquaintance of his being involved in an … [Read more...] about ‘Tell us the truth’: Appeal for information over murder of Paul McGrath in frenzied 1994 attack
‘Predatory, dangerous and opportunistic’: Man jailed for making and taking indecent images of children
A MAN who admitted to making and taking indecent images of children has been jailed for more than three years. Liam Paul McKinnon, 38, used an online file-sharing platform to engage with someone he believed was an adult with a sexual interest in children. However, McKinnon was actually communicating with an undercover police officer and was subsequently arrested. "I am pleased … [Read more...] about ‘Predatory, dangerous and opportunistic’: Man jailed for making and taking indecent images of children