Potential breakthrough in probe into Clara youth's bomb death
Two teenagers died and many more were wounded when a bomb concealed in a parked red Ford Escort exploded in Belturbet at 10:28pm on December 28, 1972. Potential breakthrough in probe into Clara youth's bomb deathPrevious Next Image 1 of 4 Patrick Stanley Image 2 of 4 Geraldine O'Reilly Image 3 of 4 A photofit of the unknown driver of the stolen red Ford Escort which carried the bomb across the border at Aghalane. Image 4 of 4 The Ford Escort, stolen from Enniskillen, and which carried the bomb into Belturbet town. The explosive device was concealed within a parked red Ford Escort. Chief Superintendent of the Cavan Louth Monaghan Division, Alan McGovern, confirmed that the garda investigation is now nearing a “critical stage”.
Source:Irish Independent
March 06, 2024 18:10 UTC
McDonagh continues Olympic bid
MARTIN McDonagh training at his home. Photo: Ray RyanMcDonagh continues Olympic bidTUAM native Martin McDonagh is one of eight Team Ireland boxers currently attempting to secure Olympic qualification in Italy. The Crumlin Boxing Club super-heavyweight won his opening bout on a unanimous decision against Dominican fighter Ferely Ali Feliz on Sunday and will return to the ring in Busto Arsizio today (Wednesday) to take on Turkey’s Yusuf Acik in the last 32 of the competition. McDonagh's meteoric rise in the sport saw him win an amazing four National Championships. Read more in this week's edition of The Tuam Herald or online here
Source:The Herald
March 06, 2024 12:07 UTC
Nolan rules out move to Independent Ireland party
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said she has “absolutely no intention” of becoming a member, parliamentary or otherwise, of the new rural party currently headed by her independent colleagues, Michael Collins, and Richard O’Donoghue. Deputy Nolan was speaking after being invited to take part in discussions with Independent Ireland party representatives last week“I had the enormous privilege of being elected in 2020 by the people of Laois/Offaly as a fully independent TD. It is my firm intention to again run as a fully independent TD whenever the next general election is called,” Deputy Nolan said. The independent TD added that Irish people need someone who is “not driven by an ambition to get their feet under a ministerial table”. Shane P O’Reilly would run on behalf of Independent Ireland in the Co. Cavan local elections.
Source:Irish Independent
March 06, 2024 10:48 UTC
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‘I just followed the orders’: Man returned for trial in relation to €157m Cork cocaine seizure
The MV Matthew cargo ship at Marino Point in Co Cork after it was seized by authorities. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA WireA 30-year-old man has become the first accused to be returned for trial by judge and jury in connection with the biggest ever drugs seizure in the history of the state when over 2.2 tonnes of cocaine, worth €157 million, was seized aboard a freighter off Cork. A Filipino national, Mr Estoesta was later arrested by gardaí and charged with conspiring with others to possess cocaine worth more than €13,000 in the state for supply on September 24th, 2023 contrary to Section 15A of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. When he was charged, Mr Estoesta replied: “I believe that I just followed the orders of my seniors. Mr Estoesta, who was assisted during today’s proceedings by an interpreter, was the sixth member of the crew of the Panamian registered MV Matthew to be charged in relation to the huge cocaine haul found aboard the bulk carrier when it was brought to Cork Harbour.
Source:The Irish Times
March 06, 2024 07:57 UTC
Windfarm groups take fight to national politicans
A LARGE crowd attended the meeting. Photo: Ray RyanWindfarm groups take fight to national politicansLocal groups to join protest in MayCHANGES to legislation surrounding wind farm developments is the only way controversial projects planned for the greater Tuam area will be stopped, campaigners have claimed. A meeting held in Tuam on Monday night heard from those opposed to commercial wind energy developments planned for nine villages surrounding the town. Several politicians were in attendance and offered their full support to the campaign. Read this story in full in this week's edition of The Tuam Herald or online here
Source:The Herald
March 06, 2024 06:09 UTC
Residents ready for move into new Tuam CNU
ROOM with a view - one of the empty rooms awaiting the new residents at the new Community Nursing Unit in Tuam. Photo: Ray RyanResidents ready for move into new Tuam CNUDisappointment facility is not yet operationalRESIDENTS are due to move into the new multi-million-euro Joe and Helen O'Toole Community Nursing Unit in Tuam later this month. The HSE plan to move residents from the Aras Mhuire CNU on Dublin Road in "mid to late March” according to John Fitzmaurice, Chief Officer of the HSE’s Community Healthcare West division. Responding to a query by Cllr Donagh Killilea, Mr Fitzmaurice told last week’s Regional Health Forum West meeting that the 50 beds in the Tuam CNU will be filled as soon as possible once it opens. Read this story in full in this week's edition of The Tuam Herald.
Source:The Herald
March 06, 2024 06:09 UTC
Taylor Swift steals show at Asian summit as Singapore defends tour stop deal
Taylor Swift steals show at Asian summit as Singapore defends tour stop dealRod McGuirk, Associated PressTaylor Swift stole the show at an Asian summit as Singapore’s leader defended his tiny country’s lucrative concert deal that could cause bad blood with neighbouring nations. Singapore is a key member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a 10 nation bloc known as ASEAN. Its three-day summit was expected to focus on member Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis and conflicts in the South China Sea. Ms Swift is performing six concerts from March 2nd to March 9th in Singapore, and some southeast Asian neighbours have complained that the Singapore deal deprives them of the tourism boom her concerts bring to hosts. The Singaporean leader confirmed on Tuesday that Ms Swift was provided with “certain incentives” in exchange for making Singapore her only southeast Asian destination on her Eras Tour.
Source:Irish Independent
March 06, 2024 04:23 UTC
PAC recommends RTÉ be brought under Comptroller and Auditor General's remit
PAC recommends RTÉ be brought under Comptroller and Auditor General's remitMuireann DuffyThe Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended that RTÉ be brought back under the statutory remit of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General, the State's public funds watchdog. Publishing its report assessing key issues raised after the payments scandal at RTÉ came to light last year, the PAC has put forward 21 recommendations on six issues assessed by the committee. The PAC also examined the use of the RTÉ barter account, pay, allowances and exit packages of RTÉ executives, the loss-making Toy Show The Musical, and current expenditure matters. TransparencyAmong its recommendations, the PAC said RTÉ should implement "without delay" a register of gifts and report to the committee regarding its register of interests and register of outside activities for RTÉ staff. The PAC also recommended that RTÉ provide an update in June concerning the investigation being carried out by the Department of Social Protection concerning the historic PRSI classification of workers at the broadcaster.
Source:Irish Independent
March 06, 2024 04:04 UTC
TV review: Mary and George has swagger, filth — and Julianne Moore is a force of nature
Mary and George (Sky Atlantic and NOW) has Julianne Moore, so it’s never going to be bad. George is sent across the channel by the ruthless Mary so he can learn manners and marry well. But he’s decent and well-connected, so Mary spots a chance to meet the King when he arrives for a visit. Moore is a force of nature as Mary, and stalks the halls of the house looking for King James when he refuses to come down for dinner. Mary and George has swagger, breaks the rules and it’s filthy without being Game of Thrones explicit.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 06, 2024 00:57 UTC
Meet the Kerry student plucked from a restaurant and asked to model at Paris Fashion Week
Tralee native Jasmine Ryle may yet look back on the weekend just gone and realise that it was the moment where her entire life changed forever after the 22-year-old Interior Architecture student suddenly found herself modelling in a Paris Fashion Week event. It was all thanks to a chance encounter while out at dinner that the former Mercy Mounthawk student, who had never previously done or seriously thought about modelling prior to this, found herself front and centre at the event at the famous Pont Bir Hakeim bridge in Paris right on the River Seine.
Source:Irish Independent
March 06, 2024 00:11 UTC
Ballytore man announced as new candidate for Independent Ireland in Athy LEA | Kildare Nationalist
Independent Ireland have announced the addition of Kildare man William Carton as their newest candidate. Mr Carton, a proud resident of Ballytore and devoted husband and father of three sons, brings a ‘wealth of experience’ and a ‘deep-rooted commitment’ to public service. “When I heard of the launch of Independent Ireland I immediately knew this was the party for me and I am immensely proud to be announced as their candidate for Athy and surrounding areas of Kildare.”Mr Carton’s passion for politics has been ignited by the emergence of the Independent Ireland party. “With your invaluable support, I aspire to collaborate closely with my fellow Independent Ireland colleagues as a dedicated local councillor,” he added. “Together, we aim to tackle pressing issues like housing, rural planning, healthcare, and manage immigration flows effectively.
Source:Irish Independent
March 06, 2024 00:07 UTC
LISTEN: Ferbane singer Olivia releases new single
LISTEN: Ferbane singer Olivia releases new singleFerbane music artist Olivia Douglas has a new single out now. Olivia's version of the Ewan MacColl song England's Motorway is available to request from local radio stations as of today (Tuesday), and it's now available on all digital platforms also. Announcing the release of the single, Olivia said: "I hope you like my version of a great old song, England's Motorway. "I hope you all like it and don't forget to request it! You can hear Olivia's version of England's Motorway here:
Source:Irish Independent
March 05, 2024 23:50 UTC
‘Sense of shame’ over environmental crisis at Ireland's largest freshwater lake
By Jonathan McCambridge, PAA Stormont minister has said he feels a sense of shame at the environmental crisis affecting Lough Neagh. Lough Neagh is the biggest freshwater lake, by surface area, in Ireland and Britain, supplies 40 per cent of the North’s drinking water, and sustains a major eel-fishing industry. Climate change is another factor cited, with the highest water temperature at Lough Neagh recorded last June. Andrew Muir updated MLAs on his scrutiny committee about Lough Neagh (Liam McBurney/PA)Mr Muir told MLAs he had visited Lough Neagh in his first week in office. He said a starting point for dealing with the issues at Lough Neagh will be an Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) being drawn up by his department.
Source:The Herald
March 05, 2024 22:48 UTC
Herald: Colvale jail is home to one of the largest drug rackets in the country: Telangana police
Colvale jail however has had a notorious history of violations. The jail administration recently imposing a complete ban on the use of cell phones in the jail premises is almost a proof that something is fishy. An order issued by Superintendent of Central Jail, Colvale, S B Gaonkar, said, “In order to curb the misuse of cell phones inside the jail premises, undersigned imposes complete ban on use of cell phones in jail premises i.e. “With a little bribe, it is easy to smuggle a sim card and a cell phone inside the jail and rackets can be operated over cell phone,” he said. He also recollects of having recommending to make the Colvale jail a no mobile phone area.
Source:The Herald
March 05, 2024 20:01 UTC
Sean Dancer steps down as Ireland hockey head coach
Sean Dancer steps down as Ireland hockey head coachMuireann DuffyThe head coach of the Ireland senior women's hockey team, Sean Dancer, has announced his decision to depart the role. His decision comes after the squad missed out on qualification for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, having lost to Britain in the Olympic qualifiers in January. The Australian took over from Graham Shaw in 2019, a year after the team's momentous World Cup outing, coming second after falling to the Netherlands in the final. During his tenure, Dancer led the team to their first Olympic appearance, qualifying for the 2020 Games in Tokyo. Hockey Ireland confirmed the head coach role "will be filled on an interim basis from within the current coaching set up" until Dancer's successor is chosen.
Source:Irish Independent
March 05, 2024 19:43 UTC