POLICE investigating the theft of Irish language street signs in Belfast believe the incident to be a ‘sectarian motivated hate crime’. PSNI officers in south Belfast were alerted to the theft at around 1.40am on Sunday, June 9. They received reports that a man had walked into the Haypark Avenue area and removed two bilingual Irish language street signs and then walked off in … [Read more...] about Theft of Irish language street signs being treated as ‘sectarian hate crime’
Theft of Irish language street signs being treated as ‘sectarian hate crime’
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
Investigation launched after woman dies in Co. Meath collision
A WOMAN has died following a collision in Co. Meath in the early hours of the morning. The driver, aged in her 60s, was the only person involved in the incident which happened on Main Street in Ratoath at around 1am yesterday morning (June 10). She was pronounced dead at the scene and her body was removed to the mortuary at Our Lady's Hospital in Navan, where a post-mortem … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after woman dies in Co. Meath collision
Britain ‘must follow Ireland’s lead’ and recognise state of Palestine, says SDLP leader
BRITAIN’S next government must follow Ireland’s lead and recognise the State of Palestine, claims the SDLP’s Colum Eastwood. The party leader, who is standing for election in Northern Ireland’s Foyle constituency, called for the next administration to “take risks” in a bid to bring peace back to the embattled Middle East. “Now as it looks increasingly likely that there will be … [Read more...] about Britain ‘must follow Ireland’s lead’ and recognise state of Palestine, says SDLP leader