THE PSNI has said it is treating a paint attack on an Orange Hall in Rasharkin, Co. Antrim as a hate crime. Paint was thrown over the front of the building and graffiti daubed on walls opposite ahead of a Twelfth of July parade in the town. The force has also said it is treating the controversial Moygashel bonfire in Co. Tyrone as a hate incident. Police said they received a … [Read more...] about Police treat paint attack on Orange Hall in Co. Antrim as hate crime
Police treat paint attack on Orange Hall in Co. Antrim as hate crime
Appeal for information after man discovered with life-threatening injuries in Lisburn
DETECTIVES are appealing for information and witnesses after a man was discovered in Lisburn with life-threatening injuries. The man was found at around 5am on Saturday in the Prince William Road area of the city. "Officers along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended and one man was taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries," said Detective … [Read more...] about Appeal for information after man discovered with life-threatening injuries in Lisburn
Irish Youth Foundation (UK) grant application process now open
THE Irish Youth Foundation has announced that grant applications for funding in 2025, from welfare organisations and community groups in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, are now open. The grant applications forms and guidelines for funding in 2025 are now available on website www.iyf.org.uk The deadline for submissions is Monday, July 28, 2025. Every year welfare … [Read more...] about Irish Youth Foundation (UK) grant application process now open
Oisin Murphy faces strict conditions after drink-driving conviction
CHAMPION jockey Oisin Murphy is set to continue his racing career under "incredibly strict" conditions following his recent conviction for drink-driving. Murphy was fined £70,000 and banned from driving for 20 months by Reading Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to driving while over the legal alcohol limit. The incident occurred in April near his home in Berkshire, where … [Read more...] about Oisin Murphy faces strict conditions after drink-driving conviction
Allergan leaves Ireland as parent company re-domiciles to US
ALLERGAN, the pharmaceutical company best known for producing Botox at its long-standing plant in Westport, has officially re-domiciled to the United States under new ownership by American pharma giant AbbVie. The move reverses a major corporate decision from 2015, when Allergan shifted its headquarters from the US to Ireland following a merger with Actavis. Changes to US tax … [Read more...] about Allergan leaves Ireland as parent company re-domiciles to US