A NEWLY formed Irish dancing academy has gone from strength to strength within just six months of opening. The Gibbons Academy of Irish Dance is based in Leeds, where it launched in March 2024. Founded by Katie Gibbons Rokka, who returned home to Leeds after seven years spent teaching in Manchester, the school has proven a popular choice among its local community. Dancers … [Read more...] about New Irish dancing academy goes from strength to strength
New Irish dancing academy goes from strength to strength
Arrest made after body of woman found in house
POLICE are investigating after the body of a woman was found at a house in Co. Down. The woman, aged in her 50s, was found at a house in the Rosepark area of Donaghadee on October 14. “Police received a report just after 7am on October 14, that a woman, aged in her 50s, had been found dead in a house in the Rosepark area of the town,” the PSN’s Detective Chief Inspector Neil … [Read more...] about Arrest made after body of woman found in house
Two police officers injured after patrol car rammed
TWO police officers were injured when their patrol car was rammed in the early hours of the morning. The officers were on patrol in Crossmaglen in Co. Armagh on October 13 when a car they signalled to stop deliberately drove into them. “Just after 1am police on patrol in the Dundalk Road area signalled their blue lights at a black Audi driving on the opposite side of the road,” … [Read more...] about Two police officers injured after patrol car rammed
Irish Government confirms plans to purchase land for new nature reserve
A NEW nature reserve will be created in Ireland under plans announced by Nature Minister Malcolm Noonan. The Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform confirmed this week his intention to purchase just under 165 acres of land in Kilkenny and designate it as the new Gale’s Hill Nature Reserve. “Under this Government, we have transformed the National Parks and … [Read more...] about Irish Government confirms plans to purchase land for new nature reserve
Man wanted in Slovakia to stand trial for assault arrested in Northern Ireland
A MAN who is wanted to stand trial in Slovakia has been arrested in Northern Ireland. The 22-year-old, who is due to stand trial for assault and disorderly conduct, was arrested in Belfast today by officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's International Policing Unit. Arrested in Belfast City Centre this morning, he was detained on a Slovakian extradition warrant … [Read more...] about Man wanted in Slovakia to stand trial for assault arrested in Northern Ireland