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DUP leader and SF MLA condemn placing of flags and images on nationalist bonfire

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has condemned the placing of poppy wreaths, flags and images on a nationalist bonfire in Derry. Sir Jeffrey described the actions as an “outrageous and offensive display of hate”, which should be “universally ...

16 Aug 2022 at 13:25

National News

Northern Irish police probe almost 60 potential offences at loyalist bonfires

Northern Irish police are probing almost 60 potential offences reported as having taken place at loyalist bonfires last month. These reports include allegations of theft and destruction of political material, flags, hate slogans and ...

03 Aug 2022 at 13:35

Local News

Burnt out tent and dozens of beer cans at protected Donegal beach

The burnt remains of a tent and dozens of beer cans were among the litter left behind in the dunes at Murvagh beach. A local resident came across the unsightly remains of the gathering or party about halfway along the access road ...

05 Jan 2023 at 16:32

Local News

Bonfires can cause serious damage to the environment and our health

Halloween can be a lot of fun especially for our children and young people and while we want everyone to have an enjoyable time, it is the time of year when we ask the community to remember that bonfires can cause serious damage ...

26 Oct 2021 at 11:55

Local News

Authority urges people not to supply material for bonfires

Donegal County Council is urging householders, businesses and communities not to provide materials for bonfires. Tomorrow night, Friday, June 23, is St. John's Eve a night which is rooted in ancient traditions. Ahead of the ...

22 Jun 2023 at 15:19

National News

Putting Irish flag and Taoiseach photo on bonfire ‘not acceptable’ – Beattie

The placing of an Irish flag and a picture of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on a loyalist bonfire in Co Tyrone has been criticised as “childish” and “not acceptable”. The towering pyre in Moygashel attracted attention online ...

09 Jul 2023 at 13:34

Northern Ireland

Overwhelming majority of unionists oppose burning image of Taoiseach – Donaldson

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said he believes the overwhelming majority of unionists oppose the placing of an Irish flag and a picture of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on a loyalist bonfire. Police are investigating ...

10 Jul 2023 at 10:13

National News

Placing of picture of Taoiseach on loyalist bonfire investigated by police

Police are investigating the placing of an Irish flag and a picture of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on a loyalist bonfire in Co Tyrone as a “hate crime”. The towering pyre in Moygashel, themed as an anti-Northern Ireland ...

09 Jul 2023 at 17:06

Arts & Entertainment

Insurer urges Irish households to be on guard against Halloween horrors

Malicious damage insurance claims tend to jump around Halloween and Bonfire Night, an insurer is warning. According to Aviva’s home claims data covering the past five years, malicious damage claims increased by ...

20 Oct 2022 at 11:02

National News

Petrol bombs incident in Northern Ireland treated as hate crime

An incident where petrol bombs were thrown in north Belfast yesterday evening (Thursday July 7) is being treated as a hate crime, Northern Irish police said. The PSNI said its members are in attendance at the ...

08 Jul 2022 at 10:34

National News

Family of missing 37 year old concerned for his welfare

The family of a 37 year old missing for four days are concerned for his welfare. According to An Garda Síochána, Peter O'Loughlin went missing from his home at Lee Road in Co Cork on July 4 2022. He is ...

08 Jul 2022 at 18:36

National News

Hundreds of bonfires to light up Northern Ireland as loyalists remember 1690 battle

Towering bonfires will be lit in loyalist areas across Northern Ireland later to usher in the main date in the Protestant loyal order parading season. The build-up to the “Eleventh Night” celebrations ...

11 Jul 2022 at 10:33

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