A PUBLIC warning has been issued to anyone planning to book a holiday online. The PSNI has urged people to be wary and vigilant when planning their trips as more than £100k has been lost in Northern Ireland to travel scammers over the past year. Some 74 reports of holiday fraud were reported to the police force in 2024, a report by Action Fraud confirmed this week. “Between … [Read more...] about Public warning issued after £100k lost to holiday scammers
Public warning issued after £100k lost to holiday scammers
Disease control measures in place as third case of bird flu found in Co. Tyrone
A THIRD case of suspected bird flu has been reported in Co. Tyrone. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is investigating after the case was reported at a commercial poultry premises near Cookstown on February 23. “Preliminary test results indicate the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI),” the DAERA said in a statement.. “In … [Read more...] about Disease control measures in place as third case of bird flu found in Co. Tyrone
Witness appeal after pedestrian dies in Co. Laois collision
GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses following the death of a pedestrian in a collision in Co. Laois. A man, aged in his 30s, died after being hit by a car at around 10.45pm on February 23. The incident happened on the N80 in Crannagh, Stradbally, Gardaí have since confirmed in a statement. “The male pedestrian, aged in his 70s, was pronounced deceased a short time later and was … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after pedestrian dies in Co. Laois collision
The music of the exile
The Irish American folksong canon is a mix of ballads, vaudeville, traditional music — and the business acumen of Tin Pan Alley Little Nellie Kelly film poster (public domain) WITH St Patrick’s Day looming on the horizon, the Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed he will visit Washington as per tradition. So the White House will go green for the day, and one thing we can be … [Read more...] about The music of the exile
West Belfast shooting linked to dissident republican feud
THE SHOOTING of a taxi driver in the Poleglass area of West Belfast last weekend has been linked to a feud between dissident Republican groups. A man was hospitalised and remains critical following the incident which is thought to have occurred around 10:30 GMT on Sunday morning. Political party, Republican Network for Unity, has since claimed the victim as one of its members. … [Read more...] about West Belfast shooting linked to dissident republican feud