A FUNDING pot of €1.1m has been confirmed to promote Irish arts and culture around the globe. Ireland’s Culture Minister Patrick O’Donovan has confirmed the allocation which will be delivered through Culture Ireland’s annual grants programme. Some 129 projects, taking place in 33 countries, are set to benefit from the cash, which will cover circus, dance, film, literature, … [Read more...] about Funding of €1.1m confirmed to promote Irish arts around the globe
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Teen arrested after drugs and scrambler seized
A TEENAGER has been arrested in Co. Tyrone after drugs and a scrambler were seized. Neighbourhood police officers were called to the Bradley Way area in Strabane on October 28 following reports of a scrambler being ridden in the area. During a stop and search of a 19-year-old man, officers found bagged drugs and drug paraphernalia. “Officers attended the area immediately and … [Read more...] about Teen arrested after drugs and scrambler seized
Witness appeal after pensioner dies in Donegal collision
A WOMAN has died following a collision in Donegal. The pensioner, who was aged in her 80s, was involved in the single vehicle incident at around 3.50pm yesterday afternoon. Gardaí were called to the scene near Cill Riáin (Kilraine), where the incident happened on the on the R262 at Tullynaglaggin. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. A man, also aged in his 80s, was … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after pensioner dies in Donegal collision
Record number of illegal workers arrested in Northern Ireland amid crackdown
MORE than 200 people have been arrested in Northern Ireland over the past year as part of what officials describe as its largest-ever operation targeting illegal working. Between October 2024 and September 2025, Immigration Enforcement teams detained 214 people suspected of working illegally in Northern Ireland, a 168% increase from the previous year. They also carried out 168 … [Read more...] about Record number of illegal workers arrested in Northern Ireland amid crackdown
Viable device discovered during security alert in West Belfast
A VIABLE device was discovered during a security alert in West Belfast last night. The incident, in the Glenalina Gardens area, saw residents evacuated from their homes. PSNI officers issued a security alert for the area while their search got underway. They eventually uncovered a “suspicious object”. “Police officers carrying out a search in the Glenalina Gardens area of … [Read more...] about Viable device discovered during security alert in West Belfast