Politicians condemn ‘shameful’ attack on Belfast Islamic Centre after viable device thrown inside

POLITICIANS have condemned an attack on the Belfast Islamic Centre, in which a viable device was thrown into the building, with Secretary of State Hilary Benn branding it 'shameful'. A window was broken and the device thrown into the building on University Road shortly after 10pm on Friday while people were praying inside. Police have said a man has been arrested under the … [Read more...] about Politicians condemn ‘shameful’ attack on Belfast Islamic Centre after viable device thrown inside

A WOMAN aged in her 50s has died following a house fire in Co. Armagh. Police received a report of a fire in the Bearna Park area of Meigh, near Killeavy in Newry, at around 8.40am on Saturday. Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) crews from Newry, Warrenpoint and Crossmaglen extinguished the fire but sadly the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. A young male … [Read more...] about Community in shock after woman dies in house fire in Co. Armagh

A MAN has died after being struck by a tractor in Co. Clare. The incident occurred on the L7006 at Kilmurry, Sixmilebridge at around 10.15am on Saturday. The man, a pedestrian aged in his 60s, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. His body was taken to University Hospital Limerick, where a post-mortem examination is due to take place. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to … [Read more...] about Man dies after being struck by tractor in Co. Clare

FORMER Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said Irish unification could come about much quicker if Nigel Farage were to become prime minister. Varadkar said Farage’s rise to power could significantly shift public opinion in Northern Ireland and Scotland on remaining part of the UK. Describing British politics as “very volatile” in a BBC interview, Varadkar said it’s plausible that … [Read more...] about Varadkar says Farage as PM could accelerate Irish unification

IRELAND is the second most costly country in the EU for everyday goods and services, according to new figures from Eurostat. Prices are nearly 40% above the EU average, up from 28% in 2015, with only Denmark beating out Ireland to the top spot. Ireland is the most expensive in the EU for tobacco and alcohol – with prices more than double the average - driven by high taxes and … [Read more...] about Ireland is now officially one of the most expensive countries in the EU