POLICE have charged a man with attempted murder after a stabbing attack at a pub in Armagh. A man was assaulted at a pub in the Concessions Road area of Crossmaglen at around 9.30pm on March 30. “The man, aged in his 40s, suffered deep lacerations to his hand and a number of more superficial wounds to his head and neck,” the PSNI’s Detective Sergeant Dougherty confirmed. The … [Read more...] about Man charged with attempted murder after pub stabbing
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Cardinal Farrell issues preservation of human life statement
CARDINAL Kevin Farrell’s new pastoral framework entitled Life is Always a Good: Initiating Processes for a Pastoral Care of Human Life has been published by his Vatican department, the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. The document calls for renewed efforts to defend and promote human life in all contexts. The Bishops Conference of England and Wales have welcomed its … [Read more...] about Cardinal Farrell issues preservation of human life statement
Taoiseach outlines Ireland’s strategy in response to US tariffs
AN Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said today that Ireland will use ‘every avenue’ at its disposal to weather the potential storm of American trade tariffs. The White House is expected to make an announcement Wednesday which could see world markets thrown into chaos if their economic plans are carried out. US President Trump said that reciprocal tariffs will now include ‘all … [Read more...] about Taoiseach outlines Ireland’s strategy in response to US tariffs
Fine Gael support slumps amid domestic and international pressures
FINE Gael has slumped to its lowest-ever rating in a Business Post/Red C poll, dropping to 17 per cent—five points behind both Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin, who are now tied on 22 per cent each. The figures come as Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris prepares for high-level EU talks amid fears of a trade war with the US. President Donald Trump is expected to announce a raft … [Read more...] about Fine Gael support slumps amid domestic and international pressures
MLAs speak out over abuse suffered by Northern Ireland politicians
THE Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont has been in contact with the PSNI over serial abuse suffered by members (MLAs). House speaker Edwin Poots has revealed that the devolved parliament has been taking the matter extremely seriously. Speaking to BBC News NI last week, some Assembly members said that they had faced attacks on their offices, received death and rape threats, … [Read more...] about MLAs speak out over abuse suffered by Northern Ireland politicians