McEntee condemns ‘abhorrent’ attacks on gardaí as those who died in line of duty are remembered

HELEN McENTEE has condemned attacks on gardaí after claiming the force is having to deal with new challenges in Irish society. The Minister for Justice was speaking at Saturday's Garda Memorial Day, which honoured the 89 gardaí who have died in the service of the State. Joined by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher, Ms McEntee described attacks … [Read more...] about McEntee condemns ‘abhorrent’ attacks on gardaí as those who died in line of duty are remembered

POLICE investigating reports of a man brandishing a gun in West Belfast yesterday morning have made an arrest. A man, aged in his 50s, has been detained on suspicion of firearms offences and remains in police custody at this time. "At approximately 8.15am, it was reported that a man had been seen with what was believed to have been a handgun in the vicinity of the Cullingtree … [Read more...] about Arrest made after reports of man brandishing gun in West Belfast

POLICE investigating the death of Belfast woman Kathryn Parton have charged a 23-year-old man with murder. A second man, aged 22, and a 43-year-old woman have also been charged as part of the investigation. Both have been charged with assisting an offender and aiding and abetting a breach of bail, while the woman also faces a charge of attempting to pervert the course of … [Read more...] about Man charged with murder of Belfast woman Kathryn Parton

At the age of 103, Britain’s oldest parliamentarian reflects in his memoirs on history, contemporary issues and friendships Sir Patrick Duffy SIR Patrick Duffy, former Labour MP and government minister, has just published his memoirs  - From Wigan to Westminster: Hot Wars, Cold Wars and the Carrier Strike Groups - capturing the many and varied aspects of his long life. He is … [Read more...] about Sir Patrick Duffy’s memoirs: a story of survival and statesmanship