AN ATTACK on two men in Derry is being treated as a homophobic hate crime. The incident happened near the city’s Peace Bridge at around midnight on Saturday, November 8. Two men were reportedly attacked just after 11.30am. “These males had made their way onto the Peace Bridge and been assaulted within the vicinity,” the PSNI said in a statement. “One of the males sustained a … [Read more...] about Attack on two men being treated as ‘homophobic hate crime’
Attack on two men being treated as ‘homophobic hate crime’
Minister Neale Richmond heads to Brazil for international climate change conference
MINISTER Neale Richmond will arrive in Brazil today to attend the UN’s international climate change conference. The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP30, is being held at the Hangar Convention Centre in Belém until November 21. Minister Richmond, who is Ireland’s Minister for International Development and the Diaspora, will take part in events focused … [Read more...] about Minister Neale Richmond heads to Brazil for international climate change conference
Third outbreak of bird flu in Ireland confirmed at turkey farm in Co. Monaghan
A THIRD outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed in southern Ireland at a turkey farm in Co. Monaghan. The highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak was reported in a flock at the commercial farm near Clontibret. It follows two outbreaks last week, in turkey flocks in counties Meath and Carlow and a mandatory housing order for all poultry and captive birds took effect in … [Read more...] about Third outbreak of bird flu in Ireland confirmed at turkey farm in Co. Monaghan
President Michael D Higgins thanks ‘people of Ireland’ as he leaves Áras an Uachtaráin
PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins sent a message of thanks to the “people of Ireland” as his term as President of Ireland came to an end. President Higgins and his wife Sabina departed Áras an Uachtaráin last night, as he concluded his term of office as the ninth President of Ireland. President Higgins pictured outside the Áras one last time prior to departing from the Áras last … [Read more...] about President Michael D Higgins thanks ‘people of Ireland’ as he leaves Áras an Uachtaráin
Investigation underway following attempted hijacking in Belfast
AN INVESTIGATION is underway after an attempted hijacking of a teenager's scooter in Belfast. The incident happened at around 9.30pm on November 9. A group of young men approached the teenager as he was riding a scooter in the Stewartstown Road area and demanded he get off it. Fearing they had a weapon the scooter rider fled the scene. “Shortly before 9.30pm, it was reported … [Read more...] about Investigation underway following attempted hijacking in Belfast