AN EXHIBITION charting the movement of people from Ireland to Britain is set to open in Northern Ireland for the first time as part of Belfast’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann celebrations. Look Back to Look Forward: 50 Years of the Irish in Britain was launched in 2023 to mark 50 years of the Irish in Britain organisation, formerly known as the Federation of Irish Societies. Having … [Read more...] about Irish in Britain heritage exhibition to feature at Queen’s as part of Belfast’s Fleadh celebrations
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Man jailed over role in Co. Antrim disorder that left people ‘fearing for their lives’
A MAN has been jailed in connection with disorder in Co. Antrim last year that police said left people 'fearing for their lives'. At Antrim Crown Court today, 33-year-old Kyle Anderson was sentenced to 42 months' imprisonment after he was convicted of riot. He will serve 21 months in custody and 21 months on licence. Disorder erupted in the town on Monday, June 9 in the wake of … [Read more...] about Man jailed over role in Co. Antrim disorder that left people ‘fearing for their lives’
Gardaí recover more than €700,000 in cash as part of organised prostitution investigation
GARDAí have recovered more than €700,000 in cash as part of ongoing investigations targeting organised prostitution and related criminal activity. The money was seized during a search of a residential property in Limerick City on Tuesday as part of an operation conducted by the Garda National Protective Services Bureau (GNPSB). A man in his 50s was arrested at the scene and is … [Read more...] about Gardaí recover more than €700,000 in cash as part of organised prostitution investigation
Man guilty of attempting to murder three children in 2023 Dublin attack
A MAN has been found guilty of attempting to murder three children during a 2023 attack in Dublin. Riad Bouchaker, 52, had denied any wrongdoing but after a trial lasting more than two weeks, a jury took just five hours to find him guilty on all charges. The Algerian national, who has lived in Ireland for 25 years, was also found guilty of stabbing childcare worker Leanne Flynn … [Read more...] about Man guilty of attempting to murder three children in 2023 Dublin attack
Two PSNI officers dismissed over ‘abhorrent’ sexual assaults against colleagues
TWO PSNI officers have been dismissed over 'abhorrent' sexual assaults against colleagues. The separate incidents occurred while the off-duty male officers were at social events with colleagues. Chief Superintendent Stephen Murray, head of the PSNI's Standards Department, said the incidents risked undermining confidence in the police. "We recognise the significant harm that … [Read more...] about Two PSNI officers dismissed over ‘abhorrent’ sexual assaults against colleagues