DRUGS worth an estimated £125k were seized by police when a cannabis farm was discovered at a property in Co. Tyrone. PSNI officers searched the property in the Aughnacloy area yesterday morning (July 15). They found an “extensive system” of equipment used for growing cannabis, a large number of plants and drugs worth an estimated £125k at the site. “Local Policing Team … [Read more...] about Drugs worth £125k seized after cannabis farm discovered in outbuilding
Drugs worth £125k seized after cannabis farm discovered in outbuilding
New Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn locates family roots in Fermanagh
NEWLY appointed Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has located his family roots in Fermanagh. The Labour MP for Leeds South has found a ‘family gravestone’ at a cemetery in the Irish county, which bears the name of his great, great grandfather, who was born in Roslea in 1850 but later emigrated to the US. “Just visited Holy Trinity Church in Clogh, Co. Fermanagh where my … [Read more...] about New Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn locates family roots in Fermanagh
Lock of Michael Collins’ hair expected to fetch thousands at auction
A LOCK of hair belonging to revolutionary leader Michael Collins is set to fetch up to €7k at auction this month. The item is one of a number of lots related to the historic Irishman which will go under the hammer in Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers’ sale of Eclectic Collection of Rare Books, Literature and Memorabilia. This lock of Michael Collins' hair is expected to fetch up to €7k … [Read more...] about Lock of Michael Collins’ hair expected to fetch thousands at auction
Irish county with significant maritime history selected to host annual European event
IRELAND has been selected as the host nation for the next instalment of an annual European maritime event. Cork city will be the base for European Maritime Day (EMD) 2025, which brings global leaders together for a two-day conference on maritime affairs and policies to support sustainable growth in the marine sector. "Ahead of Ireland's presidency of the EU in 2026, it is great … [Read more...] about Irish county with significant maritime history selected to host annual European event
President convenes Council of State to discuss defence bill
IRELAND'S council of state met in Dublin yesterday to discuss the constitutionality of the nation’s defence bill. President Michael D Higgins convened his council at Áras an Uachtaráin “for the purpose of his hearing from the Council regarding the constitutionality of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024” his office confirmed. It’s only the fourth time the President has done this … [Read more...] about President convenes Council of State to discuss defence bill