A MAN has been left seriously injured after he was attacked by an armed and masked gang in Co. Down. The incident happened during an aggravated burglary at a property in the Conlig area of Newtownards last night. Detectives are now appealing for witnesses as they attempt to trace the four men involved. "We received a report just after 11.30pm that four masked men had forced … [Read more...] about Man left seriously injured after being attacked by armed gang in Co. Down
Man left seriously injured after being attacked by armed gang in Co. Down
Wrong anthem gaffe sees God Save the King played ahead of Ireland women’s under-19 game
THE IRELAND Women's Under-19 team's 2026 European Championship qualifying campaign got off to an inauspicious start when the wrong anthem was played ahead of their opening clash with Sweden today. To add insult to injury, instead of Amhrán na bhFiann, it was British national anthem God Save the King that blared out from the PA system. However, the Irish players themselves rose … [Read more...] about Wrong anthem gaffe sees God Save the King played ahead of Ireland women’s under-19 game
Dublin attack that saw woman set on fire is ‘beyond comprehension’, says local councillor
A WOMAN was set on fire at her home in Co. Dublin yesterday in an attack a local councillor has described as being 'beyond comprehension'. Sinn Féin councillor William Carey, who represents Clondalkin and the Four Districts on South Dublin County Council, said the community was in shock over the incident. The attack occurred at around 10.10am on Tuesday at a residential … [Read more...] about Dublin attack that saw woman set on fire is ‘beyond comprehension’, says local councillor
AIB says customers spent €250,000 on flights in the hour after World Cup play-off draw
IRISH bank AIB has revealed customers spend €250,000 on flights in the hour after last week's European play-off draw for the World Cup. Last Thursday's draw in Zurich saw Ireland pitted against Czechia, with the single-legged semi-final to be played in the Central European country next March. According to AIB, after the tie was confirmed, its customers spent a … [Read more...] about AIB says customers spent €250,000 on flights in the hour after World Cup play-off draw
Mayor of Brent launches appeal supporting ‘vital’ Irish charity serving community across London
THE Mayor of Brent has formally launched his appeal to support an Irish charity serving some of the most vulnerable people living in the capital. Councillor Ryan Hack will use his mayoral year to fundraise for the Brent Irish Advisory Service. He launched the partnership at an event held at the Crown Hotel in Cricklewood on November 21. Mayor of Brent Cllr Ryan Hack, BIAS … [Read more...] about Mayor of Brent launches appeal supporting ‘vital’ Irish charity serving community across London