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Bishop urges professionals to resist abortion laws

A leading bishop has called on doctors, nurses, teachers and pharmaceutical workers to “resist” the new abortion regime. He urged such professionals to “stick together” in their resistance to the new law. Bishop Kevin Doran said the Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy Bill, which is before the Seanad this week, has no moral force and […]

Heathrow airport to offer European workers financial help after Brexit

The airport is going to set aside hundreds of thousands of pounds to help European Union workers to apply for “settled status”, which will enable them to carry on working in the UK after Brexit. It’s believed that up to 2,600 people who work at the airport could make applications. John Holland-Kaye, Heathrow’s chief executive, […]

Young boy reported missing found safe and well in Co Louth

A young boy who was earlier reported missing has been located safe and well. The 15-year-old was last seen at his home in Balbriggan, Dublin but has now been found in Drogheda, Co Louth. Gardaí thanked the public for its assistance. Source: Read Full Article

Garda attacked by two men while on patrol

A garda who tried to stop two men was attacked by them while he was on patrol in Co Roscommon in the early hours of this morning. The incident happened at around 1am when the garda tried to stop and detain two men in the Roselawn area of Castlerea. The garda had been on patrol […]

Garda hospitalised after being allegedly assaulted by two men

A Garda has been hospitalised after being allegedly assaulted in Co Roscommon. The Garda was allegedly attacked by two men, aged late 30s and 60s, at 1am on Sunday morning. “Gardaí are investigating an assault on a Garda member which occurred at Roselawn, Castlerea at approximately 1am on the 9th December 2018,” said a spokesperson […]

Government in Belgium Loses Majority Over U.N. Migration Pact

BRUSSELS — The Belgian government has lost its majority in Parliament, with its biggest coalition partner, the right-wing Flemish party, leaving in opposition to the planned signing of an international agreement on migration this month. Prime Minister Charles Michel, in announcing the end of his majority government during a news conference on Saturday, said: “One […]

'What a start to the festive season' – Lucky punter scoops €6.5m Lotto win

One lucky Lotto player scored the jackpot last night with a staggering €6.5 million win. The online player, who has not yet been found, is set for a life-changing Christmas with the €6,589,886 prize. “What a start to the festive season for a lucky winner somewhere in Ireland who bought their ticket online,” said Dermot […]

Possible short, sharp shocks of no-deal Brexit

LONDON (AFP) – A popular London wine merchant became the latest business last month to start stockpiling in case Britain splits from the European Union without a deal in March. The possibility of Britain breaking off from its main trading partner without any arrangements in place will grow if the British Parliament rejects the draft […]

Teenagers charged with terrorism offences after 'online threat made against Prince Harry'

An 18-year-old man from Portsmouth faces five charges of encouraging terrorism and three of disseminating terrorist publications. A 17-year-old boy from London also faces five charges of encouraging terrorism. The pair were arrested on Thursday. Counter Terrorism Policing North East said the pre-planned operation was part of an ongoing investigation into extreme right-wing activity. It […]