A SINN FÉIN MP has condemned reports that Catholic families are being intimidated by loyalist paramilitaries in North Belfast. The Irish News reported today that the Ulster Defence Association (UDA) had pulled out of a deal to stop attacks on a mixed housing development in the Oldpark area and ordered Catholic families to leave their homes. North Belfast MP John Finucane … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin MP condemns reports of Catholic families being intimidated by loyalist paramilitaries in Belfast
Sinn Féin MP condemns reports of Catholic families being intimidated by loyalist paramilitaries in Belfast
‘A communal experience which unites us’: Bishop encourages Irish people to return to Sunday Mass
A CATHOLIC bishop has encouraged people in Ireland to return to Mass on Sundays, describing it as 'a communal experience which unites us as the People of God'. Fr Denis Nulty, Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin, launched the 'Why Sunday Matters' pastoral message at Carlow Cathedral today on behalf of the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference. In his homily, Bishop Nulty said the … [Read more...] about ‘A communal experience which unites us’: Bishop encourages Irish people to return to Sunday Mass
Police seek man who used fake bank transfer to obtain Rolex watch
POLICE in England are seeking a man who reportedly used a fake a bank transfer to obtain a Rolex watch from a seller on Facebook Marketplace. Staffordshire Police said the buyer, who spoke with an Irish accent, showed a screenshot for a £7,500 bank payment. He then left with the watch, however, the seller never received the payment. The exchange happened at the victim's home in … [Read more...] about Police seek man who used fake bank transfer to obtain Rolex watch
Irish officials express ‘concern’ after Irish protestor left bloodied by police in Berlin
IRISH officials have expressed their 'concern' to German authorities after an Irish protestor was punched and left bloodied by a police officer in Berlin. The incident, which has drawn condemnation from several Irish politicians and protest groups, occurred on Thursday during a protest in the German capital in support of Palestine. The injured person, Dubliner Kitty O'Brien, is … [Read more...] about Irish officials express ‘concern’ after Irish protestor left bloodied by police in Berlin
Concern grows for man missing from Waterford for almost a week
GARDAÍ are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a man missing from Co. Waterford. John Connors, 42, was last seen in the Dunmore Road area of Waterford city at around 10.30pm on Monday, August 25. He was reported missing on Wednesday, August 27. Mr Connors, who is from Wexford, is described as being approximately 5' 9" in height, of broad build with … [Read more...] about Concern grows for man missing from Waterford for almost a week