BANK of Ireland UK has now formally joined the 159 initiative, a cross-border service that offers a direct line to shield customers from financial fraud. Since the pandemic, fraud cases have skyrocketed in both Ireland and Britain, according to government statistics. The National Crime Agency (NCA) also confirmed in a recent statement that ‘the fraud threat to individuals and … [Read more...] about Bank of Ireland joins British anti-fraud initiative
Bank of Ireland joins British anti-fraud initiative
Aer Lingus partners with Dr Norah Patten ahead of historic space mission
AER LINGUS has confirmed a new partnership with Mayo woman Dr Norah Patten who is set to become the first Irish person ever to go to space. The Irish airline has agreed a two-year deal in which it will provide travel for Dr Patten as she makes regular trips between Ireland and North America to prepare for her space mission. In June 2024 it was revealed that Dr Patten, who hails … [Read more...] about Aer Lingus partners with Dr Norah Patten ahead of historic space mission
‘Final justice’ for Tuam babies as complex excavation works to recover remains begins
THE excavation of the site of a former mother and baby home in Co. Galway, where 796 children are believed to be buried, has begun. Works got underway at the location in Tuam on Monday, June 16, and will continue for a period of 24 months. Daniel MacSweeney, who leads the Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention, Tuam (ODAIT), which is responsible for the excavation, … [Read more...] about ‘Final justice’ for Tuam babies as complex excavation works to recover remains begins
Mother and teen daughter among those charged in connection with riots in Northern Ireland
A MOTHER and her teenage daughter have appeared in court charged in connection with the disorder which erupted in Northern Ireland last week. The 13-year-old was arrested and later charged with riot following incidents which erupted in Ballymena on June 11. The girl appeared by videolink at Coleraine Magistrates Court yesterday afternoon (June 16), the PSNI have confirmed. Her … [Read more...] about Mother and teen daughter among those charged in connection with riots in Northern Ireland
Organised crime suspected in livestock thefts in Northern Ireland
RECENT figures show that over 3,000 animals were reported stolen across Northern Ireland between 2019 and 2024. There is now a prevailing theory that organised crime could be involved. The vast majority of these thefts have been of livestock, particularly sheep and cattle, often from isolated rural areas like Causeway Coast and Glens. With livestock prices continuing to rise, … [Read more...] about Organised crime suspected in livestock thefts in Northern Ireland