Mayoral honours for O’Farrells Butchers with recognition award

THE Mayor of Brent, Councillor Ryan Hack, has presented a Recognition Award from Brent’s Town Hall to the much-loved O’Farrells Butchers on Willesden High Road. The Irish butcher’s shop sits at the heart of Brent’s Irish community, in an area rich with Irish pubs, local traders, and cultural traditions. O’Farrells is a traditional family-run butcher shop specialising in … [Read more...] about Mayoral honours for O’Farrells Butchers with recognition award

THE BRITISH government’s decision to withdraw £1 million funding from the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) has prompted widespread criticism from political leaders. Established in 1986 by the British and Irish governments, the IFI was created to promote economic and social progress while fostering dialogue between unionist and nationalist communities. Over the years, it has … [Read more...] about British government urged to change course on IFI funds

A CASE of bird flu has been detected in Co. Donegal. The infected bird was found among a backyard flock, meaning there are currently no risks to the wider poultry industry in Ireland. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon confirmed the case finding today. Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon confirmed the detection of a case of bird flu today “A bird from a … [Read more...] about Bird flu case confirmed in backyard flock in Donegal

A MAN has been extradited from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland in connection with a sexual assault that happened in 2019. The 41-year-old was arrested in the Republic on June 21, on foot of an extradition warrant. Today extradition proceedings were completed with his being returned to Northern Ireland, where he is due to appear before Laganside Magistrates Court … [Read more...] about Man extradited from Republic to Northern Ireland over sexual assault in Belfast

A PROPERTY in Wexford is being searched today in connection with the investigation into the 1998 murder of Fiona Sinnott. Ms Sinnott was just 19 when she disappeared from Broadway, Co. Wexford on February 8, 1998. The mother-of-one from Ballyhitt, Broadway was last seen leaving Butler’s Pub in Broadway at around midnight, having spent the evening socialising with … [Read more...] about New search underway on Wexford land in Fiona Sinnott murder investigation