DUBLIN: Now comes Sean Doherty, former Minister for Justice in the Irish government, the point man in a major scandal in the early 1980s involving the illegal tapping of phones of leading journalists. Doherty recently declared that he tapped the phones with the full knowledge of party leader Charles Haughcy, and that he personally handed over transcripts of the tapes to … [Read more...] about First Word: Another Year, Another Scandal
First Word: Another Year, Another Scandal
Councillor tells anti-immigration rally in Dublin that ‘country is full’
A DUBLIN councillor has told an anti-immigration rally in the city that Ireland 'is full'. Gavin Pepper, who represents Ballymun-Finglas, was speaking outside the GPO on Saturday during the event billed as the National Rally for Ireland. The large crowd also heard from fellow independent Dublin City Councillor Malachy Steenson, who said that Irish governments need to 'look … [Read more...] about Councillor tells anti-immigration rally in Dublin that ‘country is full’
Appeal after man left with head injuries following Co. Down assault
POLICE have appealed for information after a man sustained head injuries following a serious assault in Co. down. It was reported that a man had been attacked by several males in the James Street area of Newtownards at around 3am today. "It is believed he was struck repeatedly with blunt instruments and has been taken to hospital for treatment to injuries to his arms, legs and … [Read more...] about Appeal after man left with head injuries following Co. Down assault
Tens of thousands take to streets for this year’s Dublin Pride Parade
TENS of thousands of people have taken to the streets of Ireland's capital for this year's Dublin Pride Parade. The procession, billed as the biggest celebration of diversity and inclusion on the island of Ireland, set off from O'Connell Street at around 12.30pm on Saturday. After making its way across Talbot Memorial Bridge, the parade concluded at Merrion Square, where … [Read more...] about Tens of thousands take to streets for this year’s Dublin Pride Parade
Concern grows for 82-year-old Co. Clare man last seen on Wednesday
GARDAÍ are appealing for information on the whereabouts of an 82-year-old man from Co. Clare who has not been seen in four days. Thomas Connole was last seen near his home in Carrowmanagh North, Kilshanny between 12pm and 2pm on Wednesday and was reported missing on Friday. "Gardaí and Thomas' family are concerned for his safety," read a statement from gardaí. Mr Connole is … [Read more...] about Concern grows for 82-year-old Co. Clare man last seen on Wednesday