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POPE FRANCIS, who was discharged from hospital on Sunday after more than a month, has praised healthcare workers in his Angelus today. The pontiff was admitted to Gemelli Hospital in Rome on February 14 after experiencing breathing difficulties. However, he was greeted to rapturous applause from well-wishers when he appeared at the balcony of the hospital today in his first … [Read more...] about Pope praises healthcare workers as he is discharged from hospital after five weeks

AN IRSH footballer was reportedly subjected to a 'racist incident' during an U17 match against Poland on Saturday, according to the Football Association of Ireland (FAI). The organisation said in a statement on Sunday that it had reported the matter to UEFA following the youth side's 2-0 win in the Elite Phase qualifying match in Koszalin. It added that it had offered its … [Read more...] about FAI reports ‘racist incident’ to UEFA following U17 match against Poland

A MAN from Co. Armagh who was arrested this week as part of an investigation into the importation of drugs into Britain has been bailed. Officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested the 34-year-old man at his home on Wednesday morning in an operation supported by the PSNI. He was detained on suspicion of drugs offences in connection with the importation of 34kg of … [Read more...] about Co. Armagh man arrested as part of investigation into cannabis concealed among chicken is bailed

POLICE in Manchester have appealed for information in their bid to trace a man who is believed to have fled to Dublin. John Paul Joyce is one of 12 men being sought by the force in relation to either drug or firearms investigations, many of whom are thought to have fled abroad. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) issued a renewed appeal on Saturday for the 12 men, who are among the … [Read more...] about Police in Manchester appeal for information on wanted man John Paul Joyce

A MAN has been arrested after gardaí seized more than €500,000 worth of suspected drugs in Dublin on Friday. Suspected cocaine and MDMA estimated to be worth around €547,000 was discovered following a search of a residence in Clondalkin. The operation was conducted as part of ongoing investigations targeting the sale and supply of controlled drugs in West Dublin. A man in his … [Read more...] about Arrest after gardaí seize more than €500,000 of suspected drugs in Dublin