IRELAND'S tourism leaders are calling for a diversification of the country’s tourism strategy following a significant drop in international visitor numbers this year. Figures released by Fáilte Ireland reveal an 18% decline in tourists arriving from all major overseas markets between January and April compared to the same period last year. The decline is most pronounced among … [Read more...] about Ireland’s tourism industry urged to expand beyond US amid sharp drop in visitors
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Kinahan gang boss ordered to pay back 1.1m after NCA investigation
THE British branch of the Kinahan organised crime group has suffered a major blow after its leader, Thomas "Bomber" Kavanagh, was ordered to pay over £1.1 million in confiscated assets or face an additional 12 years in prison. Kavanagh, 57, is already serving a 21-year sentence handed down in 2022 for overseeing the importation of Class A drugs worth an estimated £30 million, … [Read more...] about Kinahan gang boss ordered to pay back 1.1m after NCA investigation
Roger Casement — honouring a champion for Ireland
The Roger Casement Commemoration and Re-interment Association are holding their annual wreath-laying ceremony outside Pentonville Prison, on Caledonian Road, London this Sunday, August 3 at 1.30pm Tributes will be paid by a number of speakers from across Britain and Ireland, and there will also be lament played on the uillean pipes in honour of the great patriot. Of the 16 men … [Read more...] about Roger Casement — honouring a champion for Ireland
Brother of Oasis stars Liam and Noel Gallagher charged with rape
THE brother of Oasis stars Liam and Noel Gallagher has been charged with a number of offences, including rape, coercive control and sexual assault. Paul Gallagher, of Manor Park Road, East Finchley, London, is set to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, August 27, the Metropolitan Police Force said in a statement to the Irish Post. The 59-year-old has been … [Read more...] about Brother of Oasis stars Liam and Noel Gallagher charged with rape
Top surgeon tasked with reducing hospital waiting lists in Northern Ireland
A LEADING surgeon has been tasked with reducing hospital waiting lists in Northern Ireland. Professor Mark Taylor will be Northern Ireland’s first Regional Clinical Director for Elective Care it was announced this week. A senior surgeon, who has held a number of key clinical leadership roles, Prof Taylor will now play a central role in overseeing, leading and supporting the … [Read more...] about Top surgeon tasked with reducing hospital waiting lists in Northern Ireland