Assassination attempt on Slovakian prime minister is ‘attack on democracy’, says Taoiseach

THE shooting of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico in broad daylight yesterday afternoon was an “attack on democracy” Taoiseach Simon Harris has said. Mr Fico, 59, was shot several times outside a cultural centre in the town of Handlova, around 85 miles northeast of the Slovakian capital Bratislava, while he was meeting with local supporters. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico … [Read more...] about Assassination attempt on Slovakian prime minister is ‘attack on democracy’, says Taoiseach

IRISH passport holders are being urged to check their travel documents are in date ahead of the busy summer holiday season. More than 480,000 Irish passports have been issued already this year, with that figure set to top 500,000 by the end of this month. Those who need to renew their passports before their summer holiday have ben urged ot take action now by Ireland’s Minister … [Read more...] about Irish public urged to check passports are valid ahead of summer holiday season

A MURDER investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead at a house in Belfast. PSNI officers were called to the house in the Madrid Street area of east Belfast just before 4.25pm yesterday afternoon (May 15). They found the body of a woman aged in her 30s in a bedroom in the property, with serious injuries to her head. PSNI Detective Inspector Michelle Griffin … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched after woman found dead in bedroom at house in Belfast

A MANCHESTER woman whose roots lie in Co. Mayo will compete in the Rose of Tralee final in London next weekend. Eilíse Leydon, whose family hails from Claremorris, is taking part in the international competition on Saturday, May 25 at the Clayton Hotel in Cricklewood, north London. The 23-year-old, who is currently undertaking a Schuman traineeship in the European Parliament in … [Read more...] about Manchester woman ‘proud’ to represent Mayo diaspora in London Rose of Tralee final

MORE than €3.5m was raised when an “extraordinary turnout’ came out in support of the annual Darkness into Light event. Over 91,000 people signed up for more than 230 official walks which took place across Ireland as night turned into day on Saturday, May 11. The annual fundraiser, which is in aid of the Pieta suicide prevention charity, kicks off at 4.15am on the same day … [Read more...] about ‘Extraordinary turnout’ for Darkness into Light walks raises more than €3.5m