Detectives investigating disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian make further arrest

DETECTIVES investigating the disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian 21 years ago have made a further arrest. Ms Dorrian was 25 when she was last seen alive on the night of Sunday, February 27, 2005 in Ballyhalbert, Co. Down. Two people were arrested last week on suspicion of murder, assisting offenders, withholding information and preventing a lawful and decent burial. The … [Read more...] about Detectives investigating disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian make further arrest

POLICE are investigating a pipe bomb attack made on a home in east Belfast while people were inside. The incident happened in Sheskin Way at around 11.25pm last night (March 2). “It was reported at around 11.25pm on Monday night that a pipe bomb type device had exploded at the front door of a house in the area causing damage to the door and windows at the property,” a PSNI … [Read more...] about Investigation after pipe bomb attack on home with man and woman inside

A NEW branch of the National Museum of Ireland could be set to open in Limerick which is dedicated to telling “women’s stories”. The new museum has been proposed to government, Culture Minister Patrick O’Donovan has confirmed. Minister O’Donovan plans to accept a purpose-built exhibition property on O’Connell Street, in Limerick - the home of the former International Rugby … [Read more...] about Minister proposes new branch of National Museum of Ireland dedicated to ‘women’s stories’

A MONTHLY meeting of Dublin City Council has been held entirely in Gaelic for the third time. Council members met last night (March 2) for their monthly gathering where all discussions were held as Gaeilge. It marked the third time that a full meeting of the Council has been conducted through the Irish language. The initiative, which began in March 2024, follows a commitment … [Read more...] about Dublin City Council holds third meeting entirely in Gaelic

NINE million smuggled cigarettes were seized at an Irish port following a Revenue search operation. The seizure was made at Rosslare Europort in Co. Wexford on March 1 following routine risk profiling. “The contraband was uncovered during an examination of an accompanied freight unit which had disembarked a ferry from Dunkerque, France,” a Revenue spokesperson confirmed. “The … [Read more...] about Nine million smuggled cigarettes seized at Irish port