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TAOISEACH Simon Harris has spoken out after a bomb threat was made on his home last night. Speaking in Brussels today, where Mr Harris is attending a two-day meeting of the European Council, he has said the threat, which was made while he was away but his young family were at home, was “utterly unacceptable”. “I have young children, I have a wife and this is an utterly … [Read more...] about Bomb threat on Taoiseach’s home ‘utterly unacceptable’

A CHARITY in London which provides services for the Irish community across the city is raffling a once in a lifetime prize in its latest fundraising drive. The London Irish Centre (LIC) in Camden is offering the chance for one lucky person – and their friend – to meet global superstar Ed Sheeran on his world tour. Sheeran, whose own family roots lie in Belfast and Wexford, is a … [Read more...] about Ed Sheeran will fly two fans to his Cyprus gig from anywhere in the world to support London Irish charity

A MAN has been charged in connection with the murder of John Connolly who was found dead at his home in Lincoln. The 69-year-old’s body was found at his home in Portland Street at around 11.18am on Tuesday, June 18. Owen Blades, 26, of Tennyson Street, Gainsborough, was charged with murder on June 25 and appeared at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court yesterday (June 26). John Connolly … [Read more...] about Man charged over murder of 69-year-old found dead in his home

AER LINGUS has announced the cancellation of hundreds of flights as strike action by its pilots gets underway. Industrial action by the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (IALPA) began at midnight yesterday, with pilots now refusing to work overtime, accept changes to set rosters, or take on out-of-hours management requests. They have also confirmed an eight-hour strike by … [Read more...] about Hundreds of Aer Lingus flights cancelled as pilot strike action underway