‘Frightening experience’: Two men held knife to driver’s throat while robbing them in their car

POLICE have launched an investigation after a driver had a knife held to their throat while being robbed in their car. The incident happened in Larne, Co, Antrim on the evening of May 26. Two men forced their way into the car before holding a knife to the driver’s throat and demanding money. They then made off with a purse containing cash. Detectives investigating the incident … [Read more...] about ‘Frightening experience’: Two men held knife to driver’s throat while robbing them in their car

FUNDRAISERS have completed a poignant pilgrimage between Ireland and Britain which saw them trace the steps of hundreds of people forced to leave their homeland due to the Famine. Three Liverpool-based walkers took on the Walk of the Bronze Shoes, where they transported a pair of bronze shoes from Strokestown in Co. Roscommon to Liverpool. There are bronze shoes found along the … [Read more...] about Fundraisers complete poignant Famine walk from Ireland to England

A PRESIDENTIAL reception has been held to mark the centenary of the founding of the courts system in Ireland. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Courts of Justice Act 1924, which established Ireland’s modern, independent courts system. To honour the milestone President Michael D Higgins hosted Taoiseach Simon Harris as well as many senior members of the nation’s legal … [Read more...] about Centenary of foundation of Ireland’s courts system marked with presidential reception

A PAIR of Bristol-based martial artists have taken home UK Champion titles - and have now qualified to compete in the European Championships. Kieran McDermott and Esme McCarthy from the Thornbury Taekwondo Academy, took part in the UK International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) Finals Day, held in Reading. Only black belt students who had qualified at the National Championships … [Read more...] about Martial arts champions scoop gold medals at national competition

POLICE have arrested a man after two men were injured in a suspected knife attack at a pool hall in Newry. The 40-year-old man was found covered in blood when arrested by police on the evening of May 26, after being removed from the snooker and pool hall for assaulting the men. “A report was received at approximately 8.40pm that a man had entered a snooker and pool hall in the … [Read more...] about Man arrested following knife attack in snooker hall