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French Town Honors Nun from Cork

French Town Honors Nun from Cork

By Eoin English
IA Newsletter, June 8, 2024

June 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment

Heroic Cork nun who saved hundreds of lives in two world wars honoured by Béthune, France A French town has honoured an Irish nun who “fought in the shadows” to save hundreds of lives during two world wars. The authorities in Béthune in northern France unveiled a lectern and photograph in a quiet corner of the city’s northern cemetery to recognise Cork-born Sr Marie … [Read more...] about French Town Honors Nun from Cork

Investigation launched after sudden deaths of two young people on same street within days of each other

June 6, 2024 by

POLICE are investigating after two young people died suddenly on the same street in Newry within days of each other. A man and woman, who were both aged in their 20s, both died in the Sandys Street area of the city, the PSNI has confirmed. Police received a report of the man’s death on Sunday evening, June 2 whilst the second report of the woman’s death was received last night … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after sudden deaths of two young people on same street within days of each other

Increased fines for airlines carrying passengers without correct documentation into Ireland

June 6, 2024 by

AIRLINES carrying passengers into Ireland without the correct documentation will face harsher fines under proposed new legislation. Carriers found to have transported individuals with incorrect - or without any - identity documentation could face a €5k fine under the proposals, which is an increase on the current €3k fine issued in such situations. The new measures have been … [Read more...] about Increased fines for airlines carrying passengers without correct documentation into Ireland

‘Deeply shocking’: Minister calls for ‘action on dog control’ after young woman killed in dog attack

June 6, 2024 by

A YOUNG woman who was killed in a dog attack in Limerick has been named locally as Nicole Morey. The incident happened at around 11.40pm at a house in the Ballyneety area on Tuesday, June 4, which was the Crossgalla native’s 23rd birthday. In a statement confirming her death, her family said she died “unexpectedly, on her 23rd birthday”. They added that she is “very deeply … [Read more...] about ‘Deeply shocking’: Minister calls for ‘action on dog control’ after young woman killed in dog attack

Alcohol, drugs and fake cigarettes seized in searches across Belfast

June 6, 2024 by

POLICE seized alcohol, counterfeit cigarettes and suspected drugs in a series of raids across Belfast. Officers from the Belfast Neighbourhood Policing teams, supported by the police dog unit, found the items during searches across the city on May 30. In a statement made yesterday afternoon they confirmed the raids were carried out in a number of properties in the north, south … [Read more...] about Alcohol, drugs and fake cigarettes seized in searches across Belfast

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