A NEW opinion poll shows that a majority of the Irish public does not support the idea of inviting Donald Trump for a state visit to Ireland. According to research conducted by Ireland Thinks for the Irish Independent, 74% of respondents said they were against such an invitation. Just 20% were in favour, while 6% expressed no opinion. Participants were asked whether the Irish … [Read more...] about Irish public do not approve of a Trump state visit, poll finds
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‘Peru Two’ drug mule Michaella McCollum to appear on Celebrity SAS reality TV show
MCHAELLA McCOLLUM, one half of the infamous Peru Two drug smugglers, is set to appear on reality TV show Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. The Co. Tyrone native, 32, has even cited her jail time in Peru as an advantage in the show, saying it taught her high levels of resistance. The seventh season of the celebrity version of the show begins on Britain's Channel 4 this evening at … [Read more...] about ‘Peru Two’ drug mule Michaella McCollum to appear on Celebrity SAS reality TV show
Irishman alleged to have unlawfully entered Australia escaped detention with rope made from bedsheets
AN IRISHMAN, who Australian authorities allege entered the country unlawfully, escaped detention by using a rope made out of bedsheets. At Brisbane Arrest Court on Saturday, it was alleged that the 26-year-old entered Australia in March this year using a false passport and was detained after refusing biometric checks. He then allegedly escaped detention after tying bedsheets … [Read more...] about Irishman alleged to have unlawfully entered Australia escaped detention with rope made from bedsheets
Indian Embassy in Ireland issues warning to citizens over physical attacks
A WARNING has been issued by the Indian Embassy in Ireland over the risk of physical attacks on Indian citizens in the country. The advisory also urged people to take 'reasonable precautions' when out and about in the country. The move follows a racially-motivated attack on an Indian man in Tallaght last month. Organisers of a protest march held in Dublin last weekend in the … [Read more...] about Indian Embassy in Ireland issues warning to citizens over physical attacks
‘Total gentleman’: Tributes paid to former footballer who passed away three weeks after fall from moving vehicle
TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who passed away almost three weeks after falling from a moving vehicle in Co. Armagh. Former Irish League footballer Aaron Moffett, 38, sustained serious injuries in the incident, which occurred on the Coolmillish Road in Markethill at around 4.30pm on Saturday, July 12. He was rushed to hospital, where he passed away on Friday, August 1. Mr … [Read more...] about ‘Total gentleman’: Tributes paid to former footballer who passed away three weeks after fall from moving vehicle