Diplomatic efforts underway to free kidnapped Irish missionary in Haiti

IRISH charity worker Gena Heraty is among eight individuals kidnapped during an armed attack on a children’s home in Haiti, triggering urgent diplomatic efforts from Irish authorities. Ms Heraty, originally from Westport in County Mayo, was taken along with six colleagues and a three-year-old child during a pre-dawn raid on the Sainte-Helene orphanage in Kenscoff, a town … [Read more...] about Diplomatic efforts underway to free kidnapped Irish missionary in Haiti

NORTHERN IRELAND is grappling with what police describe as a speeding crisis on its roads. Chief Superintendent Sam Donaldson of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has raised alarm over a surge in speeding violations, calling the situation an “epidemic.” In 2024 over 84,000 drivers were caught speeding by mobile enforcement vans, which is the highest annual figure … [Read more...] about Speeding ‘epidemic’ in Northern Ireland prompts calls for higher fines by PSNI

A NEW opinion poll shows that a majority of the Irish public does not support the idea of inviting Donald Trump for a state visit to Ireland. According to research conducted by Ireland Thinks for the Irish Independent, 74% of respondents said they were against such an invitation. Just 20% were in favour, while 6% expressed no opinion. Participants were asked whether the Irish … [Read more...] about Irish public do not approve of a Trump state visit, poll finds

MCHAELLA McCOLLUM, one half of the infamous Peru Two drug smugglers, is set to appear on reality TV show Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. The Co. Tyrone native, 32, has even cited her jail time in Peru as an advantage in the show, saying it taught her high levels of resistance. The seventh season of the celebrity version of the show begins on Britain's Channel 4 this evening at … [Read more...] about ‘Peru Two’ drug mule Michaella McCollum to appear on Celebrity SAS reality TV show

AN IRISHMAN, who Australian authorities allege entered the country unlawfully, escaped detention by using a rope made out of bedsheets. At Brisbane Arrest Court on Saturday, it was alleged that the 26-year-old entered Australia in March this year using a false passport and was detained after refusing biometric checks. He then allegedly escaped detention after tying bedsheets … [Read more...] about Irishman alleged to have unlawfully entered Australia escaped detention with rope made from bedsheets