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Family of Disappeared victim Columba McVeigh ‘hopeful’ as new search begins

The family of a teenager murdered and secretly buried by the IRA have spoken of their hope as a new search for his remains begins. Columba McVeigh, 19, from Donaghmore, Co Tyrone, was last seen in November 1975. Excavators will return to a site at ...

03 Oct 2022 at 10:45

National News

Public consultation launches on devolution of tax powers to Northern Ireland

A public consultation on the possible devolution of some taxation powers to Stormont has been launched. Finance Minister Conor Murphy said it was time for a “mature discussion” on the potential for greater local control over tax. The only ...

04 Oct 2022 at 17:24

Northern Ireland

Family of Disappeared victim Columba McVeigh want daily ‘torment’ to end

The family of a Northern Ireland teenager who was abducted, murdered and secretly buried by the IRA said finding his remains would bring an end to their daily torment. Columba McVeigh, 19, from Donaghmore, Co Tyrone, was last seen in ...

04 Oct 2022 at 03:35

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War of Independence heroes to be commemorated in north Longford cemetery

Irrespective of political persuasions, people are invited to join in this commemoration in honour of the two Longford men who lost their lives while fighting for a free and independent Ireland just over one-hundred years ago. Those ...

24 Aug 2022 at 10:00

National News

Ireland's largest independent bookstore to re-open under new ownership

Ireland's largest independent bookstore has today (Tuesday March 8) announced it is re-opening under new ownership. Staff of Chapters Bookstore in Dublin confirmed the owners of Gamers World are taking over, with a relaunch ...

08 Mar 2022 at 18:14

National News

Fatal shoot-out on Irish border remembered 100 years on

A “forgotten” flashpoint at the Irish border in the wake of the War of Independence that left several people dead is set to be remembered 100 years on. By February 11 1922, the British had handed over power to the Irish ...

10 Feb 2022 at 13:10

National News

‘It’s about unity’: Ukrainians celebrate Independence Day at Dublin park

Hundreds of Ukrainians have attended a cultural event in Dublin city centre to celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day. The event in Mountjoy Square Park on Saturday was organised by the Ukrainian Crisis Centre Ireland ...

27 Aug 2022 at 19:50

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Plaque unveiled as part of Heritage Week events in Longford commemorating Battle of Ballymahon

A pivotal moment in South Longford's military campaign during the War of Independence was market at a solemn ceremony in Ballymahon last Friday, August 19. The day marked the 102nd anniversary of the first major ...

28 Aug 2022 at 11:00

National News

Ukraine wakes to air sirens on Independence Day as war reaches six-month mark

Residents of Kyiv woke up to air raid sirens as Ukraine observed its Independence Day on Wednesday, six months since the start of the Russian invasion. Authorities in the capital banned large-scale gatherings ...

24 Aug 2022 at 10:18

Arts & Entertainment

Former Top Gear host apologises to Harry and Meghan over article

Jeremy Clarkson has said he emailed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Christmas Day to apologise over his column in The Sun newspaper in which he said he “hated” Meghan. The piece, in which the 62-year-old ...

16 Jan 2023 at 15:50

Local News

Killoe native spearheading ambitious Down GAA Centre of Excellence

The approval from the Council’s Planning Committee will allow for the development of 4 full size GAA pitches (3 of which are floodlit), spectator seating, multi-use games area (MUGA), changing rooms, ...

08 Aug 2021 at 10:00

National News

‘Outstanding’ Disappeared investigator to retire

The lead forensic scientist and investigator for the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains (ICLVR) is to retire this week. Geoff Knupfer, who has been in the role since 2005, ...

26 Mar 2023 at 23:01

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