IRISHMAN Morgan McSweeney, a top aide to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has resigned as Downing Street Chief of Staff in the wake of the Peter Mandelson controversy. Cork native McSweeney, 48, who was campaign director for Labour's landslide 2024 General Election victory, said the 'honourable' decision to step down had not been taken lightly. One of Starmer's closest … [Read more...] about Irishman Morgan McSweeney resigns as Keir Starmer’s Chief of Staff in wake of Mandelson controversy
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Family of young Co. Derry man seeking answers after he falls to death in London apartment block
THE FAMILY of a young man from Co. Derry say they are seeking answers after he fell five floors to his death when a railing in his London apartment block allegedly gave way. Joshua Robbins, 23, was described by his parents as 'a happy, go-lucky young man who… loved the craic at the GAA pitch'. Will Robbins and Fiona Jane Garrett now say they want answers following the incident … [Read more...] about Family of young Co. Derry man seeking answers after he falls to death in London apartment block
American Irish Catholic organisation calls for Trump to apologise over racist post depicting Obamas as apes
AMERICA'S oldest and largest Irish Catholic organisation has called on US President Donald Trump to apologise after a racist post on one of his social media accounts depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) likened the image to similar historical depictions of Irish people as violent primates in political cartoons. The White House … [Read more...] about American Irish Catholic organisation calls for Trump to apologise over racist post depicting Obamas as apes
Pair dressed as workmen attempt to steal ATM at Belfast hospital
TWO would-be thieves disguised themselves as workmen in an attempt to steal a cash machine from a Belfast hospital. The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning at the Royal Victoria Children's Hospital in the west of the city. Police are now appealing for witnesses as they attempt to trace those responsible. Detectives said they received a report that at around … [Read more...] about Pair dressed as workmen attempt to steal ATM at Belfast hospital
Armed gardaí arrest man after axe used to damage cars in Co. Wexford
ARMED gardaí arrested a man after an axe was used to damage several parked cars in Co. Wexford. The Armed Support Unit was deployed after gardaí received reports of criminal damage with an axe to four parked cars at Forth Mountain carpark at around 4.15pm on Saturday. "Following a search, a man aged in his 50s was located at a residential property in Taghmon and a … [Read more...] about Armed gardaí arrest man after axe used to damage cars in Co. Wexford