Irish in Jamaica struggle amid devastation from Hurricane Melissa

IRISH people stranded in Jamaica are struggling to return home after Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms ever to strike the island, left widespread destruction in its wake. Lisa Mooney, from Loughlinstown in Dublin, had travelled to Jamaica with her husband Brendan for what was meant to be a dream trip celebrating her 50th birthday. Instead, the couple now find … [Read more...] about Irish in Jamaica struggle amid devastation from Hurricane Melissa

A LOYALIST group in Glasgow has sparked controversy after refusing to sing God Save the King during a recent Remembrance event, citing opposition to King Charles’s visit to the Vatican. Members of the West End Ulster Defence Union (WEUDU) took part in a ceremony at Victoria Park over the weekend. Despite the group’s traditionally royalist leanings, the national anthem was … [Read more...] about Scottish loyalist group boycotts national anthem over King Charles’ Vatican visit

THE Irish government is set to discuss major changes to the state’s asylum and refugee accommodation system. This could mean introducing weekly charges for workers in International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) centres and a drop in entitlements for Ukrainian refugees. Ministers are expected to meet today as part of the Cabinet Committee on Migration to sign off on a … [Read more...] about Government to consider accommodation charges for working asylum aeekers

SINN FÉIN has said it will back a motion of no confidence in Education Minister Paul Givan after he visited Israel this week. The DUP member was among a group of unionist politicians invited by the Israeli Government, with the Department of Education sharing an update from the trip on its social media accounts. However, People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll has submitted a no … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin to back motion of no confidence in Education Minister Paul Givan after Israel visit

POLICE in Co. Derry are exploring the possibility that a man who passed away earlier today after being found with serious injuries had been involved in a hit-and-run incident. The man, aged in his 60s, was found in Dungiven in the early hours of this morning. Police have now appealed for witnesses or anyone who may have captured footage that could assist their inquiries to … [Read more...] about Police probe hit-and-run theory after man found injured in Co. Derry passes away