Tory leader Badenoch apologises over video backing British soldiers that featured Bloody Sunday footage

CONSERVATIVE Party leader Kemi Badenoch has apologised after posting a video in support of British soldiers that included footage of Bloody Sunday. The video, which criticised the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, was shared on Ms Badenoch's social media channels on Tuesday before being removed on Friday. The SDLP's Colum Eastwood, MP for Foyle, branded the video 'disgusting', … [Read more...] about Tory leader Badenoch apologises over video backing British soldiers that featured Bloody Sunday footage

A MAN has been seriously injured following an early-morning road traffic collision in Co. Mayo. The collision, involving a car and a pedestrian, occurred on the Moneen Road in Castlebar at around 3.30am today. The male pedestrian, aged in his late 30s, was taken to Mayo University Hospital, where he remains in a serious condition. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the … [Read more...] about Pedestrian seriously injured in early-morning collision in Co. Mayo

ONE winner has landed a staggering €8.7m in Saturday's Irish Lotto, the second jackpot prize of 2026. The prize pot had rolled over 18 times since starting at €2m on February 28, days after a single ticket in Co. Mayo won €11.1m in the first Lotto jackpot win of the year. Lotto bosses have yet to reveal where the winning ticket for Saturday night's jackpot was purchased, … [Read more...] about One winner lands €8.7m in Saturday’s Irish Lotto in second jackpot prize of 2026

AN EXAMINATION of mobile phones that revealed indecent images of children and evidence of drug supply has led to an arrest and the seizure of £1m of cocaine in Co. Tyrone. The phones were seized in Markethill, Co. Armagh in January as part of an investigation by the PSNI's Organised Crime Unit. After an examination of the phones, a 30-year-old man was arrested in Cookstown on … [Read more...] about Arrest and £1m of cocaine seized after police discover indecent images of children on phones

A YOUNG Irish dancer who is taught by her grandparents, aunties and her mum has danced her way to success at her first World Championships. Clodagh McCarron-Zylfiu was in Chicago this month to take part in the 2026 World Irish Dancing Championships. The 10-year-old is a pupil of McCarron Dance in Birmingham, where she is taught by her grandparents Helena and Kevin McCarron, her … [Read more...] about Young Irish dancer taught by grandparents, aunties and mum reflects on World Championships success