KNEECAP member Mo Chara has said the British Government's efforts to take him to trial were 'always about Palestine' after the High Court threw out the case. Speaking after the ruling, Mo Chara — real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh — said the action was an attempt by authorities to silence and discredit him while British government ministers are 'arming and assisting a genocide in … [Read more...] about ‘It was always about Palestine,’ says Kneecap’s Mo Chara after British Government loses appeal
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PSNI chief says force will ‘assist in every way possible’ investigation into former officer accused of rape
THE CHIEF CONSTABLE of the PSNI has said the force will 'assist in every way possible' an investigation into a former officer suspected of several non-recent offences, including rape. The former officer was arrested by Police Ombudsman investigators in December 2025 over offences alleged to have occurred between 2000 and 2009 while he was serving with the PSNI. He is suspected … [Read more...] about PSNI chief says force will ‘assist in every way possible’ investigation into former officer accused of rape
Moycullen DNA project uncovers family connections across the world
A MAN living thousands of miles away in California is helping to reconnect people around the world with their roots in a small village in the west of Ireland. Brian O'Halloran, who lives in San Jose, has been working with the Moycullen Heritage Group on a DNA project that has already mapped more than 25,000 people connected to the Galway parish. “My grandparents came from … [Read more...] about Moycullen DNA project uncovers family connections across the world
Irish woman repeatedly called ‘potato’ by boss wins £23k in racial harassment payout
A WOMAN who was repeatedly mocked by her boss for being Irish has been awarded a £23k payout following an employment tribunal. Bernadette Hayes was employed as a bookmaker at West Leeds Civils in Leeds when she was subjected to what a judge has ruled as “racial harassment”. Over a period of six months, from December 2023 to June 2024, the firm's director Mick Atkins regularly … [Read more...] about Irish woman repeatedly called ‘potato’ by boss wins £23k in racial harassment payout
Irish Government approves Bill allowing former ministers to give evidence to Omagh Bombing Inquiry
THE Irish Government has approved proposed legislation which will allow former ministers to provide evidence to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan confirmed this week that he has obtained approval for the International Co-operation (Omagh Bombing Inquiry) Bill 2026. The legislation, which will be published later this week, is designed to allow oral … [Read more...] about Irish Government approves Bill allowing former ministers to give evidence to Omagh Bombing Inquiry