Northern Ireland’s population to peak in 2033

NORTHERN Ireland’s population is expected to reach its highest point in 2033, hitting nearly 1.95 million, before it starts to gradually decline, according to a recent report by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). The study emphasises a low birth rate as the main contributing factor. The projections show that by 2031, the number of deaths will … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland’s population to peak in 2033

IRELAND has deported 35 people to Nigeria on a chartered flight from Dublin Airport. That figure included 21 men, nine women and five children - who were part of family groups, An Garda Síochána said in a statement this morning. All were Nigerian nationals. “Yesterday, Wednesday, June 4, the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) of An Garda Síochána carried out an operation … [Read more...] about Ireland deports men, women and children on chartered flight to Nigeria

GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses to come forward after two people died in a house fire in Connemara, Co. Galway. Officers and members of the fire service were called to reports of a fire at a home at Gleann Mhic Mhuireann in Casla at around 6.20am on June 3. Once the fire was brought under control the bodies of two people were discovered at the scene. They have since been … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after deaths of two people in Galway house fire

FIRST Minister Michelle O’Neill has called on the British Government to honour its commitments on funding the redevelopment of Casement Park stadium. Out of action since 2013, the GAA grounds in Belfast are in need of a costly rebuild in order to make them fit for purpose once again. There were hopes that the site could be rebuilt in time to host matches within the upcoming … [Read more...] about British Government must ‘honour its commitments’ on Casement Park

A GARDA was hospitalised after being assaulted by a disruptive passenger who arrived in Dublin on a flight from the US. On June 3, the captain and crew of a United Airlines flight from Newark reported a disruptive passenger on board. When the plane landed, Gardaí attached to the Dublin Airport Garda Station boarded the aircraft. One garda was “viciously assaulted” as they … [Read more...] about Garda hospitalised after ‘vicious assault’ by disruptive passenger on flight to Dublin