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Northern Ireland

# northern-ireland - Tuesday 18 June, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Pipe bomb found in Strabane, an hour north of the G8 summit Pipe Bomb

Pipe bomb found in Strabane, an hour north of the G8 summit

The bomb was found just 80km north of Lough Erne in Enniskillen where world leaders are meeting for the annual G8 summit.

From TheJournal.ie McGuinness: Obama is ‘absolutely engaged’ in the peace process Northern Ireland This post contains videos

McGuinness: Obama is ‘absolutely engaged’ in the peace process

The Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister was speaking at the G8 Summit in Lough Erne yesterday.

# northern-ireland - Monday 17 June, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Boyd Barrett: Armed gardaí are accompanying protesters to G8 Summit G8 Summit

Boyd Barrett: Armed gardaí are accompanying protesters to G8 Summit

The People Before Profits TD is travelling to Fermanagh to take part in demonstrations.

From TheJournal.ie ‘Protest is a good thing’ say PSNI but Turkey unrest could mean smaller demos at G8 G8

‘Protest is a good thing’ say PSNI but Turkey unrest could mean smaller demos at G8

The PSNI have said initial indications are that there will not be large numbers of protesters descending on the summit at Lough Erne today.

# northern-ireland - Saturday 15 June, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Anti G8 protests take place in Belfast Rally This post contains images

Anti G8 protests take place in Belfast

A crowd of 1,500 protesters took to the streets of Belfast today to march against the G8 Summit.

# northern-ireland - Friday 14 June, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Man and woman charged over terrorist activity in Derry Dissidents

Man and woman charged over terrorist activity in Derry

A 39-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman have been charged with a number of terrorist offences.

Cameron announces economic stimulus package for Northern Ireland

The package includes an investment plan, enhanced capital borrowing powers and government top-ups.

# northern-ireland - Thursday 13 June, 2013

Locals annoyed that derelict shop facelift for G8 hides their economic woes G8 This post contains a poll

Locals annoyed that derelict shop facelift for G8 hides their economic woes

A reported £300,000 has been used on pre-G8 cosmetic work for Fermanagh that locals believe could have been better spent on reviving a real local employer.

# northern-ireland - Wednesday 12 June, 2013

From TheJournal.ie PSNI locate missing Richard Smyth Missing

PSNI locate missing Richard Smyth

The 50-year-old went missing from the Victoria Bridge area of Strabane earlier today.

# northern-ireland - Monday 10 June, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Man shot once in each leg in paramilitary-style shooting Northern Ireland

Man shot once in each leg in paramilitary-style shooting

The man is being treated in hospital but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

# northern-ireland - Friday 7 June, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Man shot in the leg in a paramilitary-style attack in Belfast West Belfast

Man shot in the leg in a paramilitary-style attack in Belfast

The shooting happened in the Turf Lodge area of West Belfast yesterday evening.

# northern-ireland - Wednesday 5 June, 2013

From TheJournal.ie 900 gardaí to help keep the peace at the G8 summit in Co Fermanagh G8

900 gardaí to help keep the peace at the G8 summit in Co Fermanagh

World leaders like Barack Obama, Angela Merkel, David Cameron and Vladimir Putin will attend the summit next month.

# northern-ireland - Tuesday 4 June, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Woman, 27, due in court over attempted murder of PSNI officers Belfast

Woman, 27, due in court over attempted murder of PSNI officers

Pipe bombs were thrown at the two officers who were responding to a 999 call last Tuesday night.

From TheJournal.ie New law means people with serious convictions can’t become political advisors Northern Ireland

New law means people with serious convictions can’t become political advisors

The law was passed by the Northern Ireland Assembly last night.

# northern-ireland - Monday 3 June, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Two arrested as fireworks and drug paraphernalia found in Down Arrests

Two arrested as fireworks and drug paraphernalia found in Down

A de-activated firearm was also found in the search following the arrest of a man and woman.

From TheJournal.ie Man bundled into van by men in balaclavas in Down kidnapping Kidnap

Man bundled into van by men in balaclavas in Down kidnapping

The 27-year-old was released uninjured later that day but police are appealing for witnesses.

From TheJournal.ie PHOTOS: PSNI undergo riot training ahead of G8 summit Predict A Riot This post contains images

PHOTOS: PSNI undergo riot training ahead of G8 summit

A massive security effort is being organised ahead of the arrival of world leaders like Barack Obama, Angela Merkel and David Cameron to Enniskillen later this month.

# northern-ireland - Sunday 2 June, 2013

From The Score Wolves striker McAlinden switches allegiance, declares for the Republic U-turn

Wolves striker McAlinden switches allegiance, declares for the Republic

Michael O’Neill has failed to persuade the U21 striker to stay with Northern Ireland.

From TheJournal.ie Woman (62) arrested in attempted murder investigation Northern Ireland

Woman (62) arrested in attempted murder investigation

She is being questioned along with two other people – a man and woman in their 20s.

# northern-ireland - Saturday 1 June, 2013

From TheJournal.ie US court reduces number of Boston College tapes to be handed to PSNI The Troubles

US court reduces number of Boston College tapes to be handed to PSNI

Police in Northern Ireland investigating the kidnapping and murder of mother Jean McConville have fought for the tapes for a number of years.

From TheJournal.ie Orange Hall smoke damaged in arson attack Belfast

Orange Hall smoke damaged in arson attack

The incident occurred in the early hours of this morning in west Belfast.

# northern-ireland - Tuesday 28 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Pipe bombs thrown at police officers in Belfast Northern Ireland

Pipe bombs thrown at police officers in Belfast

The two officers escaped injury but were said to be “badly shaken” by the event.

# northern-ireland - Monday 27 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Tips to combat bogus callers who prey on the old and vulnerable Bogus Callers

Tips to combat bogus callers who prey on the old and vulnerable

Before answering your door, ensure your back door is locked.

# northern-ireland - Sunday 26 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Armagh teenager missing since Wednesday afternoon Northern Ireland

Armagh teenager missing since Wednesday afternoon

Ben Harvey was last seen in the Jubilee Park area of Armagh.

From TheJournal.ie Appeal over attack on Belfast Islamic centre Belfast

Appeal over attack on Belfast Islamic centre

An Islamic centre in Belfast was attacked with a paint bomb last week, which local police are treating as a hate crime.

# northern-ireland - Saturday 25 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Elderly woman’s thumb bitten as she fights off car thieves Northern Ireland

Elderly woman’s thumb bitten as she fights off car thieves

The victim has been taken to hospital for treatment.

From TheJournal.ie Pipe bomb partially explodes on residential street in Belfast Melrose Street

Pipe bomb partially explodes on residential street in Belfast

Police said the people responsible for the device showed a complete disregard for the safety of the local community.

# northern-ireland - Thursday 23 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Man arrested for double murder of couple burned to death in Armagh Double Murder

Man arrested for double murder of couple burned to death in Armagh

The 33-year-old suspect arrested in the Essex yesterday will appear before Armagh Magistrates Court tomorrow morning.

From TheJournal.ie Groups awarded €1.5 million for “tireless” cross-border peace work Northern Ireland

Groups awarded €1.5 million for “tireless” cross-border peace work

The Tánaiste said that Northern Ireland “is still a very divided society” but that the Good Friday Agreement “has opened up new possibilities”.

# northern-ireland - Wednesday 22 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Donegal man charged with 1982 Hyde Park attack IRA

Donegal man charged with 1982 Hyde Park attack

John Downey, 61, is charged in relation to the murders of four men.

# northern-ireland - Tuesday 21 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Four men sent to prison for blackmailing couple in NI Blackmail

Four men sent to prison for blackmailing couple in NI

A senior PSNI officer said blackmail can be a “difficult crime to combat”.

# northern-ireland - Saturday 18 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Girl (14) punched, kicked and robbed by three male teens in Belfast Belfast

Girl (14) punched, kicked and robbed by three male teens in Belfast

Whilst she was being assaulted another of the teens stole her mobile and money.

# northern-ireland - Friday 17 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Lorry driver jailed for driving cannabis truck from Greece ‘destined for NI’ Smuggling

Lorry driver jailed for driving cannabis truck from Greece ‘destined for NI’

The 38-year-old lorry driver from Tyrone was sentenced to 14 years in jail today after being caught with a large amount of cannabis in his truck.

From TheJournal.ie Grenade filled with nails would have caused ‘serious injury or death’ Northern Ireland

Grenade filled with nails would have caused ‘serious injury or death’

The PSNI said the grenades had been intended to attack police.

From TheJournal.ie Shots fired at police officers were ‘random and indiscriminate’ Northern Ireland

Shots fired at police officers were ‘random and indiscriminate’

PSNI said it was only “good luck” that no children in the surrounding area were hurt or injured.

From TheJournal.ie Column: Three things modern politicians should learn from the Lemass era Opinion

Column: Three things modern politicians should learn from the Lemass era

Séan Lemass is one of the few Irish leaders whose popularity transcends political parties – but his path wasn’t always an easy one. Modern politicians could learn a lot from his approach to politics, writes David McCann.

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From TheJournal.ie Wreath-laying ceremony on 39th anniversary of Dublin-Monaghan bombings Bombings

Wreath-laying ceremony on 39th anniversary of Dublin-Monaghan bombings

Families will today remember the victims of the 1974 bombings, which marked the greatest loss of life in a single day during the Troubles.

From TheJournal.ie Northern Ireland has a choice about ‘what type of summer’ it wants Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has a choice about ‘what type of summer’ it wants

The Parades Commission there is still time to ensure a peaceful summer.

# northern-ireland - Wednesday 15 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Two journalists receive death threats from paramilitaries Press Freedom

Two journalists receive death threats from paramilitaries

There has been condemnation of the threats against the two unidentified journalists who are based in Northern Ireland.

# northern-ireland - Tuesday 14 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Oireachtas agenda: Coillte sale, taxi laws and 15 years of Good Friday Leinster House

Oireachtas agenda: Coillte sale, taxi laws and 15 years of Good Friday

A Sinn Féin motion debated tonight will call for the ‘re-energisation’ of the Northern Ireland peace process.

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