A COMMERCIAL hen house has been targeted twice in a week by arsonists. Police have appealed for information after the site in Co. Down was set alight for a second time over the weekend. “Just before 7.40am on October 19, police received a report from our colleagues at Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service that they were attending a fire at Letalian Road,” the PSNI’s Sergeant … [Read more...] about Hen house targeted in second arson attack in a week
Hen house targeted in second arson attack in a week
Tánaiste calls for an end to ‘devastating violence’ as Israel targets ‘most vulnerable’
THE Tánaiste has condemned Israeli attacks in northern Gaza which saw two hospitals hit in recent days. Israeli forces launched sustained air and ground attacks in northern Gaza earlier this month, which increased over the weekend in and around the Jabalia refugee camp. Dozens of people have been killed following airstrikes on the area, which have also targeted two hospitals, … [Read more...] about Tánaiste calls for an end to ‘devastating violence’ as Israel targets ‘most vulnerable’
Appeal for information on 16-year-old missing for two weeks
POLICE have issued an appeal for information on the whereabouts of a teenager who has been missing for two weeks. Rosaleen Connors has not been seen since October 7. The 16-year-old was last seen in the Sydenham Road area of east Belfast at around 9.30pm that day. Rosaleen Connors has not been seen since October 7 PSNI officers are “growing increasingly concerned” for her … [Read more...] about Appeal for information on 16-year-old missing for two weeks
Terence MacSwiney commemoration in London on Sunday, Oct 27th
The annual Terence MacSwiney London Commemoration will take place at 2pm on Sunday, October 27 outside Brixton Prison. The keynote speaker is John McDonnell MP Terence MacSwiney (image in public domain) TERENCE MACSWINEY, Lord Mayor of Cork, died in Brixton jail after 74 days on hunger strike on October 25, 1920. His death made headlines round the world. A prominent Irish … [Read more...] about Terence MacSwiney commemoration in London on Sunday, Oct 27th
Tributes paid after landlord of popular Irish pub in Birmingham passes away
TRIBUTES have been paid after the landlord of a popular Irish pub in Birmingham passed away. Originally from Co. Offaly, Eddie Fitzpatrick ran the Lamp Tavern on Barford Street for more than 30 years. Under his ownership, the tiny pub full of character and charm won awards and acclaim, being named best pub in Britain for a pint of Guinness by The Irish Post in 2012. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Tributes paid after landlord of popular Irish pub in Birmingham passes away