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A WOMAN has been arrested in connection with an investigation into two armed robberies in Cork city. Gardai were called to an incident in the Ballincollig area at around 10.15pm on March 15. “A female entered a premises brandishing a suspected imitation firearm and threatened staff,” Gardaí confirmed in a statement. “Later that evening, Gardaí responded to report of a separate … [Read more...] about Woman arrested in connection with investiation into two armed robberies in Cork

TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of singer Dolores Keane. The Irish folk star, who hailed from Caherlistrane in Co. Galway, died this week at the age of 72. “It is with profound sadness that I learned of the death of Dolores Keane,” President of Ireland Catherine Connolly said. “She was one of the great voices of this island, and of the world,” she … [Read more...] about President leads tributes following death of Irish folk singer Dolores Keane

THE sun shone as the Mayor of London’s annual St Patrick’s parade and festival got underway in the capital over the weekend. Irish author Emma Dabiri led the parade through the city yesterday afternoon, flanked by Tánaiste Simon Harris, who is in London this week to take part in a series of St Patrick’s celebrations. “London wouldn’t be the same without its Irish community,” … [Read more...] about Irish author Emma Dabiri leads St Patrick’s parade through streets of London

IRELAND coach Andy Farrell said he was 'unbelievably proud' of his players after they missed out on the Six Nations title in the dying seconds of the tournament. Ireland sealed the Triple Crown on Saturday afternoon with a 43-21 bonus-point victory over Scotland that put them top of the table. However, Thomas Ramos scored a penalty against England with the last kick of the … [Read more...] about Andy Farrell ‘unbelievably proud’ of Ireland as they narrowly miss out on Six Nations

A MAN is in a critical condition after being found unconscious in Belfast city centre on Saturday afternoon. The man was discovered in the vicinity of Castle Place / Royal Avenue before being transported to hospital. Police are investigating a possible link to an earlier reported assault in the area. "Officers received a request for assistance from colleagues in Northern … [Read more...] about Man in critical condition after being found unconscious in Belfast city centre