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Kneecap member charged with terror offence over flag at London show

May 21, 2025 by

A MEMBER of Belfast hip-hop trio Kneecap has been charged with a terror offence over a flag displayed at a show in London. The Met Police say Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh — who the force refers to as Liam O'Hanna — is charged with displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah, a proscribed organisation. It follows an investigation by the Met's Counter Terrorism Command and relates to a show … [Read more...] about Kneecap member charged with terror offence over flag at London show

Taoiseach demands answers after IDF ‘opened fire’ on diplomatic delegation including Irish officials in West Bank

May 21, 2025 by

TAOISEACH Micheál Martin says he will demand answers after Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) troops reportedly 'opened fire' on a diplomatic delegation in the West Bank that included Irish officials. The incident, involving two Irish diplomats based in Ramallah and delegates from the EU and other countries, occurred today near a refugee camp in Jenin during an approved visit. In a … [Read more...] about Taoiseach demands answers after IDF ‘opened fire’ on diplomatic delegation including Irish officials in West Bank

Belfast boy threatened with knife before armed gang steal his pet tortoise

May 21, 2025 by

POLICE in Belfast are investigating after a boy was threatened by a knife-wielding gang — who then stole his pet tortoise. The incident occurred in the Colinmill area of west Belfast on Tuesday. Police are now appealing for information and have issued descriptions of the suspects. "At around 7.30pm, it was reported that a young male in his teens was approached by three males in … [Read more...] about Belfast boy threatened with knife before armed gang steal his pet tortoise

Man charged after North’s largest-ever Class A drugs seizure ‘since records began’

May 21, 2025 by

A MAN has been charged as part of an investigation into what is believed to be the largest-ever Class A drugs seizure in Northern Ireland. Border Force officers discovered 185kg of cocaine in the trailer of an HGV at Belfast Port on Monday. Georgi Markov Panchukov, 55, from Nova Zagora, Bulgaria, has since been remanded in custody to appear at Belfast Crown Court next … [Read more...] about Man charged after North’s largest-ever Class A drugs seizure ‘since records began’

Fundraiser for family of boy, 7, who died in Co. Sligo tragedy raises more than €22,000

May 21, 2025 by

A FUNDRAISER set up to help the family of a young boy who died after getting into difficulty in the water off the coast of Co. Sligo has raised more than €22,000. Alan Singh, 7, was rescued from the water at Lissadell Beach on Saturday afternoon and airlifted to Sligo University Hospital, where he sadly passed away. The St John's National School pupil is due to be laid to rest … [Read more...] about Fundraiser for family of boy, 7, who died in Co. Sligo tragedy raises more than €22,000

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May 8, 1895

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was born Peter John Sheen in El Paso, Illinois, on this day in 1895. The Archbishop, who is often referred to as the first televangelist, was known for his preaching especially on radio. For 20 years he hosted The Catholic Hour on radio (1930-1950), which drew over four million listeners. In 1951 he moved to television presenting “Life is Worth Living” (1951-1957), and “The Fulton Sheen Show” (1961-1968). He received an Emmy for his work and was said to have had an audience of 30 million viewers. Sheen died in 1979 and is was buried in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York. Sheen’s cause for canonization was opened in 2002 and he is now referred to as a Servant of God.

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