Man wanted for drugs offences in southern Ireland arrested in Belfast

A MAN who was due to stand trial for drugs offences in southern Ireland has been arrested in Belfast. The 59-year-old was wanted for offences that occurred in the Kilkenny area in 2012. Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit located him in Belfast yesterday. He was arrested and is due to be brought before an extradition court in … [Read more...] about Man wanted for drugs offences in southern Ireland arrested in Belfast

THE ‘heartbroken’ parents of a young girl who appeared on the Late Late Toy Show have confirmed her death, aged 12. Saoírse Ruane starred in the show in 2020, where she shared her battle with cancer with then host Ryan Tubridy and thousands of viewers across Ireland and further afield. Then aged eight, the Galway native spoke eloquently about being diagnosed with a rare form of … [Read more...] about Irish girl who captured hearts of nation in Late Late Toy Show appearance dies, aged 12

IRELAND’S finance minister has begun a three-day trip to London to promote business and trade between the nations. Finance Minister Michael McGrath, who arrived in the capital yesterday, will meet with the Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey and the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Michael Mainell. The programme, which was drawn up in partnership with the Embassy of … [Read more...] about British-Irish relationship is ‘important and consequential’ says Ireland’s finance minister on trip to London

IF you’re off on holiday anytime soon you might be thinking about what your packing. If that’s the case, no pun intended, have you remembered your tea bags? What about your sliced bread, or your kettle? According to a survey by holiday firm TUI, these items are – bizarrely – among the things Irish people pack for their holidays. According to their study, 52 per cent of people … [Read more...] about Tea bags, bread…kettle? The bizarre things Irish people take on holiday

IRELAND’S Oscar contenders have made their way to Hollywood for the prestigious ceremony which is now just days away. Best Actor nominee Cillian Murphy and Poor Things nominees Andrew Lowe and Robbie Ryan have flown to the US ahead of the Oscars ceremony on March 10. Aer Lingus Cabin Crew Sarah Browne and Rhys Donohue welcoming Cillian Murphy as he boards Aer Lingus flight EI … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Best Actor contender Cillian Murphy heads to Hollywood for Oscars ceremony