THE excavation of the site of a former mother and baby home in Co. Galway, where 796 children are believed to be buried, has begun. Works got underway at the location in Tuam on Monday, June 16, and will continue for a period of 24 months. Daniel MacSweeney, who leads the Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention, Tuam (ODAIT), which is responsible for the excavation, … [Read more...] about ‘Final justice’ for Tuam babies as complex excavation works to recover remains begins
‘Final justice’ for Tuam babies as complex excavation works to recover remains begins
Organised crime suspected in livestock thefts in Northern Ireland
RECENT figures show that over 3,000 animals were reported stolen across Northern Ireland between 2019 and 2024. There is now a prevailing theory that organised crime could be involved. The vast majority of these thefts have been of livestock, particularly sheep and cattle, often from isolated rural areas like Causeway Coast and Glens. With livestock prices continuing to rise, … [Read more...] about Organised crime suspected in livestock thefts in Northern Ireland
Leinster thrash the Bulls to secure URC title
LEINSTER won their first United Rugby Championship (URC) title in four years with a 32–7 win against the Bulls in Saturday's final at Croke Park. Despite the Irish rain making an appearance, a record crowd of 46,127 came out to see Leinster dominate the South African opposition. The match saw Leinster take an early lead, scoring three tries within the first 22 minutes. Captain … [Read more...] about Leinster thrash the Bulls to secure URC title
Man from Ireland is finally jailed after eight years for Creamfields drug possession
A MAN from Ireland who was caught with nearly 30 MDMA tablets at Creamfields dance music festival in 2017 has finally been jailed. Aaron Godfrey, 29, twice fled Britain before finally being arrested in Spain in 2024 after flying to the country for a holiday. At Coventry Crown Court this week — eight years after being charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs — … [Read more...] about Man from Ireland is finally jailed after eight years for Creamfields drug possession
Government agrees multi-million-euro contract with French firm for sonar system
THE IRISH GOVERNMENT has announced the signing of a multi-million-euro contract with a French firm for the provision of towed sonar capability. Thales DMS France — which specialises in defence, aeronautics and security technology — will produce the sonar, which will be used for subsea monitoring and surveillance. It will be used on Irish naval vessels to monitor activities in … [Read more...] about Government agrees multi-million-euro contract with French firm for sonar system