TODAY marks 1,000 days since the outbreak of war in Ukraine. The sombre milestone was marked in Ireland by Taoiseach Simon Harris, who pledged to stand with the nation for "as long as it takes". “Today, Tuesday November 19, 2024, marks 1,000 days of Russia’s horrific war against our friends in Ukraine,” he said in a statement. “The destruction and loss of life inflicted by … [Read more...] about Taoiseach urges Ukrainians to ‘stay strong’ as sombre 1,000 days of war milestone falls
Taoiseach urges Ukrainians to ‘stay strong’ as sombre 1,000 days of war milestone falls
50 Years Later, Families of the Birmingham Pub Bombings Still Campaigning for the Truth
By Brian Dooley
Families of the victims of the November 1974 IRA Birmingham pub bombings say that British authorities are deliberately obstructing their search for the truth about what happened that night, and denying their rights to accountability. Between March 1973 and November 1974, the IRA exploded hundreds of bombs across Britain, including several attacks on Birmingham. In 1974, … [Read more...] about 50 Years Later, Families of the Birmingham Pub Bombings Still Campaigning for the Truth
Three people held in bedroom as masked gang burgled Co. Down house
THREE people were held in a bedroom while a masked gang burgled a house in Co. Down last night. Two of the intruders searched the property in Carryduff while a third detained the occupants, before the gang made off with cash and jewellery. Police have now appealed for information as they attempt to track down those responsible for the burglary. "Shortly before 9.45pm, it was … [Read more...] about Three people held in bedroom as masked gang burgled Co. Down house
Sinn Féin says Taoiseach has ‘serious questions to answer’ over Fine Gael election candidate
SINN FÉIN has said Taoiseach Simon Harris has 'serious questions to answer' over his backing for John McGahon as a Fine Gael candidate in the upcoming General Election. Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal, was speaking after the Irish Times published an interview with Breen White, who was involved in an altercation with Mr McGahon in Dundalk in 2018. Louth Senator … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin says Taoiseach has ‘serious questions to answer’ over Fine Gael election candidate
Taoiseach leads tribute to ‘gifted’ Irish comedian Jon Kenny
TAOISEACH Simon Harris has led the tributes to Irish comedian Jon Kenny, who passed away in hospital on Friday at the age of 66. Best known as one half of comedy duo D'Unbelievables alongside Pat Shortt, he was also an accomplished actor and singer. According to RTÉ News, Kenny — who had previously been treated for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and heart failure — suffered a cardiac … [Read more...] about Taoiseach leads tribute to ‘gifted’ Irish comedian Jon Kenny