Authorities in Northern Ireland are investigating the unsettling trend of recent female murders, with 22-year-old Mary Ward becoming the fourth female victim in a span of six weeks. After her body was discovered at her residence in Belfast’s Melrose Street, the Serious Crime Branch launched a murder probe. Detective Chief Superintendent Lindsay Fisher announced the disturbing statistics on a Monday night.
Other news in Ireland includes multiple events – Gardaí are compiling records of Oireachtas members and others whom they suspect have been victimised by Russian attempts at information extraction and destabilisation within the country.
Four students have been hospitalised following an accident in Co Down, where a double-decker school bus carrying 43 passengers and a driver capsized.
Susan Reynolds reveals the harsh reality of surviving on the streets of Dublin by living in a tent on Grafton Street, amid uncomfortable glances and disgraceful remarks from passersby.
Mary Lou McDonald, the leader of Sinn Féin, has demanded sweeping changes to the party’s governance practices following the fallout of two former press officers providing references for child sex offender and ex-colleague Michael McMonagle.
Weatherwise, Tuesday is projected to be cloudy and wet in northern Leinster, Connacht, and Ulster due to the showery rain from the east. The rain will recede later in the day, while southern regions can expect a mix of showers and sunny intervals, with temperatures ranging between 12 and 16 degrees. A predominantly cloudy night accompanies outbreaks of rain, particularly in the eastern region, with lows of 7 to 11 degrees.
In addition, a podcast from Brendan O’Connor, which discusses “teachable moments” with his children, is available for listening.
Irish citizens who have moved abroad tend to return in large numbers annually, with motives such as retirement, the education of their children, or purchasing their first house. In the year leading up to April, approximately 30,000 Irish people made their way back, an increase from 29,600 the previous year, highlighting potential tax implications, as observed by Joanne Hunt.
In business news, it has been noted that the Saudi Arabian public investment fund is planning to acquire a 40% share in the firm that owns Brown Thomas and Arnotts.
Meanwhile, in the sports world, despite the presence of strong allies like World Rugby and the EPCR, Italian rugby continues to make notable progress. Gerry Thornley advocates for the concept of hosting a World Cup in Italy to bolster the sport’s popularity in the country.
Internationally, Kamala Harris, infamous for avoiding media interactions during her presidential campaign, gave a rare television interview as part of 60 Minutes. The programme, a traditional presidential TV event, provided a unique opportunity to question her on her pledges.
Lastly, ‘New to The Parish’ shares Oleksandra Kurova’s tale about why the Irish town Longford was her dream destination. Her preconceived notions of Ireland stem from her repeated reading of Gone with the Wind, where she was captivated by the character Scarlett O’Hara.