By Ray Flynn | March 26, 2019 at 1:04 am Belfast-based historian Frank Costello held an informative discussion about Brexit and the current political situation in the U.K. and Northern Ireland at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton on Friday night. Costello pointed out how critical Brexit is to the economic future for the people of Northern Ireland. Many concerned Irish-Americans turned out to get a firsthand account of the present volatile situation facing the European Union, especially in Northern Ireland. Costello brilliantly pointed out how important the EU was in enacting the historic Good Friday Peace Agreement in the 1990s and helping end the senseless violence, with the active involvement by many citizens of the United States. The people of the United States made a big difference in 1992, especially during the U.S. presidential election, when the “troubles in Northern Ireland” emerged as a defining issue for the first time. Prior to that, only a few elected … [Read more...] about Unity vital to peace, prosperity in Northern Ireland
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‘Weapons hide’ found in Northern Ireland village
'Weapons hide' found in Northern Ireland village - cache may be from Troubles era BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Police are at the scene of an operation in the Co Armagh village in Jonesborough with reports a possible "historic weapons hide" has been found. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/weapons-hide-found-in-northern-ireland-village-cache-may-be-from-troubles-era-37888490.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37728590.ece/27dbf/AUTOCROP/h342/breaking%20snews_7%201.jpg Email Police are at the scene of an operation in the Co Armagh village in Jonesborough with reports a possible "historic weapons hide" has been found. Police have cordoned off part of the village since late on Wednesday night and remain at the scene. They have not yet commented on the operation. Sources have said the operation is in its early stages but indications on Thursday morning were a Troubles-era weapons hide has been found. Sinn Fein councillor for the area Mickey … [Read more...] about ‘Weapons hide’ found in Northern Ireland village
Mixed race child asked to leave Currys PC World shop in Northern Ireland awarded £3,000
Mixed race child asked to leave Currys PC World shop in Northern Ireland awarded £3,000 BelfastTelegraph.co.uk A boy of mixed race who claimed he suffered racial discrimination after he was asked to leave a Currys PC World store in Northern Ireland has received a £3,000 payout. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/mixed-race-child-asked-to-leave-currys-pc-world-shop-in-northern-ireland-awarded-3000-37862704.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/article37665037.ece/7457d/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_c85e4fc0-cede-4fa7-ad4a-5de2493d8a8f_embedded236900971 Email A boy of mixed race who claimed he suffered racial discrimination after he was asked to leave a Currys PC World store in Northern Ireland has received a £3,000 payout. The boy said he was embarrassed and singled out after the alleged incident at the branch in Co Down. His mother claimed that when she complained to staff, reference was made to other "blacks" causing trouble and damaging … [Read more...] about Mixed race child asked to leave Currys PC World shop in Northern Ireland awarded £3,000
Mixed race teen asked to leave Currys PC World shop in Northern Ireland awarded £3,000
Mixed race teen asked to leave Currys PC World shop in Northern Ireland awarded £3,000 BelfastTelegraph.co.uk A boy of mixed race who claimed he suffered racial discrimination after he was asked to leave a Currys PC World store in Northern Ireland has received a £3,000 payout. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/mixed-race-teen-asked-to-leave-currys-pc-world-shop-in-northern-ireland-awarded-3000-37862704.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/article37665037.ece/7457d/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_c85e4fc0-cede-4fa7-ad4a-5de2493d8a8f_embedded236900971 Email A boy of mixed race who claimed he suffered racial discrimination after he was asked to leave a Currys PC World store in Northern Ireland has received a £3,000 payout. The boy said he was embarrassed and singled out after the alleged incident at the branch in Co Down. His mother claimed that when she complained to staff, reference was made to other "blacks" causing trouble and damaging … [Read more...] about Mixed race teen asked to leave Currys PC World shop in Northern Ireland awarded £3,000
Princess Diana’s bodyguard suffered PTSD flashbacks of serving in Northern Ireland while guarding Royal Family
Princess Diana's bodyguard suffered PTSD flashbacks of serving in Northern Ireland while guarding Royal Family BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Princess Diana's former bodyguard has revealed he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of his service in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/princess-dianas-bodyguard-suffered-ptsd-flashbacks-of-serving-in-northern-ireland-while-guarding-royal-family-37274677.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37274679.ece/a2918/AUTOCROP/h342/Lee_Sansum_arrive.jpg Email Princess Diana's former bodyguard has revealed he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of his service in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. Lee Sansum, in an interview with the Sunday People, said he endured flashbacks related to his time in Northern Ireland while he was protecting Diana's young princes William and Harry. Mr Sansum, 56, who served as a Royal Military Police … [Read more...] about Princess Diana’s bodyguard suffered PTSD flashbacks of serving in Northern Ireland while guarding Royal Family