TWO viable devices have been removed by police following separate security alerts in Co. Antrim on Saturday. In the first incident, police were called to a report of a suspicious object located at the Rathmore Drive area of Newtownabbey at around 12.50pm. "Officers attended and the object, which has been declared as a viable device, has been taken away for further forensic … [Read more...] about Two viable devices removed following separate security alerts in Co. Antrim
Two viable devices removed following separate security alerts in Co. Antrim
‘Always smiling’: Tributes paid to girl, 18, who died after car entered river in Co. Tipperary
TRIBUTES have been paid to an 18-year-old girl who died after a single-vehicle collision Co. Tipperary. Leaving Cert student Bronagh English was the driver and sole occupant of a car that left the road at Kilaldry Bridge, Kilmoyler, Cahir and entered the River Aherlow at around 10pm on Thursday. The Clonmel native is due to be laid to rest after funeral Mass at St John the … [Read more...] about ‘Always smiling’: Tributes paid to girl, 18, who died after car entered river in Co. Tipperary
Kneecap say backlash to band’s criticism of Israel at Coachella is a ‘coordinated smear campaign’
IRISH group Kneecap have said the response to their Coachella shows — where they criticised Israel and expressed their support for Palestine — is part of a 'coordinated smear campaign'. The hip-hop trio from Belfast played on consecutive weekends at the California festival, with messages displayed during the sets addressing the situation in the Middle East. However, the band … [Read more...] about Kneecap say backlash to band’s criticism of Israel at Coachella is a ‘coordinated smear campaign’
President Michael D. Higgins leads Irish delegation at funeral of Pope Francis
AN IRISH delegation led by President Michael D. Higgins attended the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. The pontiff was laid to rest at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome following a funeral Mass at the Vatican. Italian officials say more than 400,000 people gathered at St Peter's Square for the funeral and lined the streets as the Pope's coffin was taken to his final … [Read more...] about President Michael D. Higgins leads Irish delegation at funeral of Pope Francis
Homily remembers Pope Francis as pontiff who ‘chose to follow path of self-giving until the last day of his life’
THE FUNERAL of Pope Francis heard how he wanted the church to be a home for everyone, particularly the marginalised. In turn, the appreciation in which the pontiff was held was reflected in the outpouring of affection for him in recent days, said Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. Delivering the homily, Cardinal Re said the image of Pope Francis giving a blessing on Easter Sunday, … [Read more...] about Homily remembers Pope Francis as pontiff who ‘chose to follow path of self-giving until the last day of his life’