British government urged to change course on IFI funds

THE BRITISH government’s decision to withdraw £1 million funding from the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) has prompted widespread criticism from political leaders. Established in 1986 by the British and Irish governments, the IFI was created to promote economic and social progress while fostering dialogue between unionist and nationalist communities. Over the years, it has … [Read more...] about British government urged to change course on IFI funds

A PROPERTY in Wexford is being searched today in connection with the investigation into the 1998 murder of Fiona Sinnott. Ms Sinnott was just 19 when she disappeared from Broadway, Co. Wexford on February 8, 1998. The mother-of-one from Ballyhitt, Broadway was last seen leaving Butler’s Pub in Broadway at around midnight, having spent the evening socialising with … [Read more...] about New search underway on Wexford land in Fiona Sinnott murder investigation

A MAN has been extradited from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland in connection with a sexual assault that happened in 2019. The 41-year-old was arrested in the Republic on June 21, on foot of an extradition warrant. Today extradition proceedings were completed with his being returned to Northern Ireland, where he is due to appear before Laganside Magistrates Court … [Read more...] about Man extradited from Republic to Northern Ireland over sexual assault in Belfast

THE NUMBER of people seeking help for alcohol-related issues in Ireland has hit a 10-year high, with a significant rise in those also using cocaine, according to newly released data. Over 8,700 cases of alcohol misuse were reported in the most recent year—a 7% increase compared to the previous year. The figures come from the Health Research Board’s (HRB) latest National Drug … [Read more...] about Alcohol treatment cases reach highest levels in a decade as drug use surges in Ireland

A PROPERTY in Wexford is being searched today in connection with the investigation into the 1998 murder of Fiona Sinnott. Ms Sinnott was just 19 when she disappeared from Broadway, Co. Wexford on February 8, 1998. The mother-of-one from Ballyhitt, Broadway was last seen leaving Butler’s Pub in Broadway at around midnight, having spent the evening socialising with … [Read more...] about New search underway at Wexford property in Fiona Sinnott murder investigation