POLICE have issued an appeal for information on the whereabouts of a teenager who has been missing for two weeks. Rosaleen Connors has not been seen since October 7. The 16-year-old was last seen in the Sydenham Road area of east Belfast at around 9.30pm that day. Rosaleen Connors has not been seen since October 7 PSNI officers are “growing increasingly concerned” for her … [Read more...] about Appeal for information on 16-year-old missing for two weeks
Appeal for information on 16-year-old missing for two weeks
Terence MacSwiney commemoration in London on Sunday, Oct 27th
The annual Terence MacSwiney London Commemoration will take place at 2pm on Sunday, October 27 outside Brixton Prison. The keynote speaker is John McDonnell MP Terence MacSwiney (image in public domain) TERENCE MACSWINEY, Lord Mayor of Cork, died in Brixton jail after 74 days on hunger strike on October 25, 1920. His death made headlines round the world. A prominent Irish … [Read more...] about Terence MacSwiney commemoration in London on Sunday, Oct 27th
Gardaí investigating terrorist financing seize more than €100,000
GARDAÍ investigating terrorist financing have seized more than €100,000 following searches of three homes in the south and east of the country. The searches were carried out on Friday as part of an investigation into suspected Terrorist Financing offences contrary to the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Act, 2005. As well as the cash, electronic devices and documentation … [Read more...] about Gardaí investigating terrorist financing seize more than €100,000
‘It’s 17 years now, it’s horrific’: Mother of Paul Quinn appeals for information on anniversary of his murder
THE MOTHER of a young man who was lured to a shed in Co. Monaghan and savagely beaten to death has appealed for information on the anniversary of his murder. Seventeen years to the day after her son Paul's death, Breege Quinn says the pain is as raw as ever. Meanwhile, An Garda Síochána say they believe 'people may be in a position now to provide answers' into the 21-year-old's … [Read more...] about ‘It’s 17 years now, it’s horrific’: Mother of Paul Quinn appeals for information on anniversary of his murder
Tributes paid after landlord of popular Irish pub in Birmingham passes away
TRIBUTES have been paid after the landlord of a popular Irish pub in Birmingham passed away. Originally from Co. Offaly, Eddie Fitzpatrick ran the Lamp Tavern on Barford Street for more than 30 years. Under his ownership, the tiny pub full of character and charm won awards and acclaim, being named best pub in Britain for a pint of Guinness by The Irish Post in 2012. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Tributes paid after landlord of popular Irish pub in Birmingham passes away