THREE men have been arrested as part of an investigation into the murder of an RUC officer almost 50 years ago. Constable Robert John McPherson was shot dead in an ambush in Dungiven, Co. Derry on July 26, 1975 as he investigated a suspicious vehicle. A second officer was injured in the attack, which was later claimed by the INLA. This morning, detectives from An Garda Síochána … [Read more...] about Three arrested in relation to 1975 murder of RUC officer
Three arrested in relation to 1975 murder of RUC officer
Irish entrepreneur John Nugent named philanthropist of the year
IRISH businessman John Nugent has been named philanthropist of the year at a prestigious charity event. The Dubliner, who is founder and CEO at the hospitality brand Green & Fortune, was honoured at the Vision Ireland Awards. Held at the Tower of London, the annual awards ceremony and dinner celebrates those who support the charity and other third sector … [Read more...] about Irish entrepreneur John Nugent named philanthropist of the year
Justice Minister Helen McEntee thanks thousands of new citizens for ‘contribution’ to life in Ireland
IRELAND’S Justice Minister Helen McEntee has welcomed 4,800 migrants who have become citizens of Ireland this week. Their new status has been formalised at citizenship ceremonies held in Killarney, Co Kerry yesterday and today. Some 4,800 people will be granted Irish citizenship over the course of six ceremonies taking place at the INEC Killarney. The applicants are from 138 … [Read more...] about Justice Minister Helen McEntee thanks thousands of new citizens for ‘contribution’ to life in Ireland
First athletes representing Ireland at Paris Paralympics named
IRELAND has named the first of its athletes who will represent the nation at the Paralympic Games in Paris this summer. Seven athletes who will represent Team Ireland have been announced this month across two sporting disciplines. Dubliner Colin Judge will represent Ireland in table tennis for the second time, having first competed at the 2020 Tokyo Games. Deaten Registe and … [Read more...] about First athletes representing Ireland at Paris Paralympics named
Man wanted for child sex offences in Romania arrested in Northern Ireland
A MAN wanted to serve time for child sexual offences committed in Romania has been arrested on an extradition warrant in Antrim. The 26-year-old is wanted to serve a prison sentence of two years and four months for committing a sexual act with a minor and child pornography, the PSNI have confirmed. “The offences occurred in the Arad area between 2017 and 2019,” they … [Read more...] about Man wanted for child sex offences in Romania arrested in Northern Ireland