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Taoiseach demands answers after IDF ‘opened fire’ on diplomatic delegation including Irish officials in West Bank

Taoiseach demands answers after IDF ‘opened fire’ on diplomatic delegation including Irish officials in West Bank

May 21, 2025 by

TAOISEACH Micheál Martin says he will demand answers after Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) troops reportedly 'opened fire' on a diplomatic delegation in the West Bank that included Irish officials. The incident, involving two Irish diplomats based in Ramallah and delegates from the EU and other countries, occurred today near a refugee camp in Jenin during an approved visit. In a … [Read more...] about Taoiseach demands answers after IDF ‘opened fire’ on diplomatic delegation including Irish officials in West Bank

Belfast boy threatened with knife before armed gang steal his pet tortoise

May 21, 2025 by

POLICE in Belfast are investigating after a boy was threatened by a knife-wielding gang — who then stole his pet tortoise. The incident occurred in the Colinmill area of west Belfast on Tuesday. Police are now appealing for information and have issued descriptions of the suspects. "At around 7.30pm, it was reported that a young male in his teens was approached by three males in … [Read more...] about Belfast boy threatened with knife before armed gang steal his pet tortoise

Man charged after North’s largest-ever Class A drugs seizure ‘since records began’

May 21, 2025 by

A MAN has been charged as part of an investigation into what is believed to be the largest-ever Class A drugs seizure in Northern Ireland. Border Force officers discovered 185kg of cocaine in the trailer of an HGV at Belfast Port on Monday. Georgi Markov Panchukov, 55, from Nova Zagora, Bulgaria, has since been remanded in custody to appear at Belfast Crown Court next … [Read more...] about Man charged after North’s largest-ever Class A drugs seizure ‘since records began’

Fundraiser for family of boy, 7, who died in Co. Sligo tragedy raises more than €22,000

May 21, 2025 by

A FUNDRAISER set up to help the family of a young boy who died after getting into difficulty in the water off the coast of Co. Sligo has raised more than €22,000. Alan Singh, 7, was rescued from the water at Lissadell Beach on Saturday afternoon and airlifted to Sligo University Hospital, where he sadly passed away. The St John's National School pupil is due to be laid to rest … [Read more...] about Fundraiser for family of boy, 7, who died in Co. Sligo tragedy raises more than €22,000

Man found guilty of murdering uncle after stabbing him 71 times had previous murder conviction

May 21, 2025 by

A MAN found guilty of murdering his great-uncle after stabbing him 71 times had a previous conviction for murder. Direece Roche, 30, stabbed 64-year-old Fintan McDwyer to death as he lay in bed at his home in Fallowfield, Manchester in the early hours of June 30, 2024. A successful application from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) meant the jury could be told that Roche had … [Read more...] about Man found guilty of murdering uncle after stabbing him 71 times had previous murder conviction

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