AN investigation has been launched after a GAA club in west Belfast was deliberately set alight. Lámh Dhearg CLG was targeted in the incident on July 12, the PSNI have confirmed this week. Officers were called to the club’s grounds in Upper Springfield Road at around 6.20pm to find a blaze which caused “extensive damage to the club shop, signage and a digital scoreboard”. “Fire … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after GAA club torched by vandals
Investigation launched after GAA club torched by vandals
Donegal crushes Meath in All-Ireland semi-final
DONEGAL stormed into the All-Ireland final after a total dismantling of Meath at Croke Park, setting up a high-stakes final with Kerry on July 27th. In what was billed as a test of Donegal’s experience against Meath’s momentum, Jim McGuinness’s side proved too strong, pulling away in the second half to end Meath’s remarkable run. Meath entered the semi-final as the story of the … [Read more...] about Donegal crushes Meath in All-Ireland semi-final
Ireland’s neutrality increasingly under the spotlight
AS NATO defence spending dramatically ramps up, especially because of Russia's war in Ukraine, Ireland's long-standing stance of military neutrality is coming under more scrutiny. The Irish government says it doesn't want to join NATO, but recent events have made people think more seriously about whether neutrality is still viable in a world that has seen many, including … [Read more...] about Ireland’s neutrality increasingly under the spotlight
Tánaiste Simon Harris says proposals for working asylum seekers to pay rent are ‘reasonable’
SIMON Harris’s proposal that working asylum seekers contribute to the cost of their accommodation has been described as “quite unfair” by migrant advocacy groups. Speaking to the Independent, Harris said it is “reasonable” for those with jobs to contribute to their housing costs based on a means test, calling it “important for social cohesion.” The average cost of accommodating … [Read more...] about Tánaiste Simon Harris says proposals for working asylum seekers to pay rent are ‘reasonable’
Firefighter attacked as service called to 72 bonfire incidents during ‘challenging’ Eleventh Night
A FIREFIGHTER was attacked during a 'challenging' evening for the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) as it dealt with 72 bonfire-related incidents over the Eleventh Night. Area Commander Andy Burns described the attack as an isolated incident, adding that most people supported the service through the evening. However, he said that during a three-hour period, the … [Read more...] about Firefighter attacked as service called to 72 bonfire incidents during ‘challenging’ Eleventh Night