Police have named the young man who died following a stabbing in Primrose Hill as detectives continue a murder investigation. Finbar Sullivan, 21, was fatally injured after a fight at the park’s viewpoint on Tuesday evening, April 7. His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. Finbar Sullivan (image Met Police) Emergency services were called … [Read more...] about Victim named as Finbar Sullivan as Primrose Hill murder probe is stepped up
Victim named as Finbar Sullivan as Primrose Hill murder probe is stepped up
Why ‘Philomena’s Law’ is so important for British and Irish survivors
IN the last month the governments of Britain and Ireland have reached a landmark agreement to ensure that survivors of Ireland’s mother-and-baby homes living in Britain won't face financial penalties for accepting compensation payments. The move was announced following a joint summit in Cork, and centres on support for Philomena’s Law. The law means survivors in Britain can now … [Read more...] about Why ‘Philomena’s Law’ is so important for British and Irish survivors
Public urged to check passport validity as demand grows for Irish identity document
THE Irish public is being urged to check their passports are in date before the busy holiday season arrives. Demand for the identity document continues to grow, with more than quarter of a million Irish passports issued so far in 2026. Parents in particular are being urged to check theirs and their children’s passports are valid well in advance of their planned holidays to … [Read more...] about Public urged to check passport validity as demand grows for Irish identity document
Witness appeal following attempted ATM robbery
POLICE have appealed for witnesses to come forward after thieves attempted to steal cash from an ATM in Co. Antrim. The incident happened in Carrickfergus in the early hours of this morning, the PSNI confirmed today. “We received a report at around 12.10am this morning, Tuesday, 7th April that an attempt had been made to gain access to a machine in a forecourt in the Middle … [Read more...] about Witness appeal following attempted ATM robbery
Taoiseach pays tribute following death of former minister Seán Barrett
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has paid tribute to former government minister Seán Barrett following his death aged 81. The Dublin native was a Fine Gael politician who was elected TD for the Dún Laoghaire constituency from 1981 to 2002 and again from 2007 to 2020. His lengthy political career saw him serve as Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil from 2011 to 2016, prior to which he was Chief … [Read more...] about Taoiseach pays tribute following death of former minister Seán Barrett