A MAN has been sentenced for drugs-related offences following an investigation into criminality linked to the New IRA. Ian Cotter from west Belfast was sentenced to a two-month custodial sentence, suspended for three years. The 52-year-old appeared before the courts in Belfast this week where he was sentenced in relation to four counts of offering to supplying Class C … [Read more...] about Man sentenced following investigation into New IRA activities
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New initiative launched to better connect global Irish diaspora
A NEW initiative has been launched this week to bring members of Ireland’s global diaspora closer together. Plans for the Shared Home Place: Diaspora Voices project were revealed in Boston while Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee was in the US for St Patrick’s week. Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee announced the plans this week “As part of the … [Read more...] about New initiative launched to better connect global Irish diaspora
Drugs worth £100k seized in Derry
DRUGS with an estimated street value ok £100k have been seized in Derry. The suspected Class A and Class B drugs were found by police officers in the city on March 18. The drugs seized in Derry Two men have been arrested in connection with the investigation. They remain in police custody. "Seizures such as this reduce the harm the supply and use of illegal drugs cause,” Derry … [Read more...] about Drugs worth £100k seized in Derry
Deputy First Minister met with President Trump to ‘showcase’ Northern Ireland
THE Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland has met with US President Donald Trump during a visit to the White House. Emma Little-Pengelly was in Washington this week for the St Patrick’s Day celebrations. She was one of four Stormont ministers who travelled to the US, including fellow DUP ministers Paul Givan and Gordon Lyons, UUP leader Jon Burrows and Health Minister Mike … [Read more...] about Deputy First Minister met with President Trump to ‘showcase’ Northern Ireland
Birmingham Irish charity serving city’s most vulnerable announces fundraising drive
A BIRMINGHAM charity which supports homeless people in the city has announced a fundraising drive to collect much needed funds for the service. SIFA Fireside will hold a Clothing Kilo Sale next month, which will be hosted at the Old Crown pub in Digbeth. The charity, which was founded in the city by Limerick-born nun Sister Sabina in 1980, is offering a selection of items which … [Read more...] about Birmingham Irish charity serving city’s most vulnerable announces fundraising drive