THE PSNI has issued a renewed appeal for information on the whereabouts of an American woman who has been missing for almost five months. Sofi Johansson, 56, was last seen in the Banbridge area of Co. Down in May. While police say Ms Johansson lives a nomadic lifestyle, they stressed that her failure to keep in contact with family is out of character. Wooded area "We are … [Read more...] about PSNI renew appeal for information on American woman missing since May
PSNI renew appeal for information on American woman missing since May
Offensive weapons and €280,000 worth of heroin seized in Dublin
GARDAÍ have seized £280,000 worth of suspected heroin as well as a number of offensive weapons following searches in Dublin. The items were discovered during a search of a number of properties in Dublin 8 on Friday. The 2kg of drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. Gardaí said the operation was part of an ongoing investigation into the sale and supply of … [Read more...] about Offensive weapons and €280,000 worth of heroin seized in Dublin
A tribute to Tony Birtill in Liverpool
CONRADH na Gaeilge, Liverpool in partnership with the Liverpool Irish Festival will be presenting their third annual Tony Birtill Lecture commencing at 6 pm on Oct 22, 2024 at Liverpool Irish Centre In Oct 2021, Liverpool (and Ireland) lost a great Irish Language supporter, Tony Birtill. He made an invaluable contribution to the conservation, promotion and teaching of the Irish … [Read more...] about A tribute to Tony Birtill in Liverpool
Campaign for Justice 50 Years On
By Brian Dooley
IA Newsletter, October 5, 2024
IA Newsletter, October 5, 2024
Guildford Pub Bombs Continue to Haunt Victims and the British Criminal Justice System 50 years later. Exactly 50 years ago, on Saturday night October 5, 1974, IRA bombs exploded in two pubs in the Surrey town of Guildford, south of London. But despite a series of trials, appeals, an official inquiry and a coroners inquest, the full story of the attacks is still not … [Read more...] about Campaign for Justice 50 Years On
Pedestrian dies following collision on Irish road
A MAN has died following a collision with a car on a road in Co. Mayo this week. The incident happened at around 11pm on October 1 on the N60 at Carrowntober Oughter, Manulla, near Balla. The pedestrian, aged in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses to come forward. They are also seeking any road users with camera footage - including … [Read more...] about Pedestrian dies following collision on Irish road