THE Irish Government has formally agreed to share material with the Omagh Bombing Inquiry. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chairman of the Inquiry, Lord Alan Turnbull confirming their commitment on “matters relating to the disclosure of materials to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry”. First announced in February 2023, the Inquiry is … [Read more...] about Irish Government agrees to share material with Omagh Bombing inquiry
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Watch found in Titanic passenger’s pocket expected to fetch £50k at auction
A POCKET watch found among the belongings of a man who died in the Titanic disaster is expected to fetch up to £50k at auction this month. The watch was found in the coat worn by Hans Givard, a Danish 27-year-old who was travelling on the ill-fated ocean liner with two friends. Hans Givard was a passenger on board the ill-fated Titanic (Pic:Henry Aldridge & Son) It is one … [Read more...] about Watch found in Titanic passenger’s pocket expected to fetch £50k at auction
Incredibly rare Irish whiskey from silent distillery goes on sale… with hefty price tag
AN INCREDIBLY rare Irish whiskey from a silent distillery has gone on sale, though to get your hands on it, you'll need deep pockets. Chapter Six is the final release in the Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection, a series produced from the last whiskey distilled at the old Midleton Distillery in Co. Cork One chapter has been released every year since 2020 to honour … [Read more...] about Incredibly rare Irish whiskey from silent distillery goes on sale… with hefty price tag
Good Friday Agreement negotiator Senator George Mitchell says youth must sustain peace
SENATOR GEORGE MITCHELL, who helped negotiate the historic Good Friday Agreement, has said young people are vital to sustaining the peace process. His remarks came as part of his keynote lecture at the 'Passing the Torch' event at Queen's University Belfast, where he previously served as chancellor between 1999 and 2009. Also speaking at the event, TD James Lawless paid tribute … [Read more...] about Good Friday Agreement negotiator Senator George Mitchell says youth must sustain peace
Two arrested after gardaí seize €300,000 worth of cannabis in Dublin
TWO people have been arrested after gardaí seized €300,000 worth of cannabis in Dublin. The discovery was made by the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) Central Drug Unit in the south inner city on Tuesday. As well as the cannabis, garda also seized cocaine worth more than €2,000 and €6,000 in cash from the residential premises at Bull Alley Street, Dublin 8. A woman in her 20s … [Read more...] about Two arrested after gardaí seize €300,000 worth of cannabis in Dublin