German men must now ask the army for permission to leave the country
New rule has caught millions by surprise Under new military service rules in Germany, men must ask army for permission to leave the country. As per the new rules, those who are aged between 17 and 45 should obtain a permit for trips abroad. That is, if they plan to stay outside the country for […]
2 months ago
Army chaplain stabbed at Galway barracks speaks out following attack
A teenage boy was detained at the scene. The army chaplain who sustained serious injuries after being stabbed outside a barracks in Galway city last night has spoken out for the first time since the incident. Father Paul Murphy is being treated at University Hospital Galway and insists “all will be well”. In a statement […]
1 year ago
Terror motive explored as army chaplain stabbed outside Galway barracks
A teenage boy was detained at the scene of last night’s incident. A terror motive is being investigated after an army chaplain was stabbed several times outside a barracks in Galway city last night. Father Paul Murphy, who is in his 50s, is awaiting surgery at University Hospital Galway after being seriously injured in the […]
1 year ago
Army chaplain stabbed in ‘serious incident’ outside Galway barracks
A teenage boy has been arrested. An army chaplain in his 50s is being treated for serious injuries at University Hospital Galway after he was reportedly stabbed a number of times outside Renmore Barracks in the city last night. According to a statement from An Garda Síochána, the man was attacked by a teenager carrying […]
1 year ago
Eamon Ryan demands solutions for airport queues as Ryanair CEO says army should be involved
Minister Ryan said that the situation was “totally unacceptable”. Eamon Ryan has demanded that Dublin Airport Authority provides solutions to prevent a repeat of outrageous queues at Dublin Airport over the weekend. “What happened yesterday in particular was totally unacceptable,” Ryan said. “You can’t have 1,000 people missing their flights, you can’t have thousands of […]
4 years ago
NI secretary says soldiers responsible for killings during Troubles acted in “dignified and appropriate” way
The comments have been called “offensive and outrageous”. Speaking at the House Of Commons on Wednesday afternoon, Northern Ireland secretary Karen Bradley was asked about legacy issues by DUP MP Emma Little Pengelly. In response, Bradley said “Over 90% of the killings during the Troubles were at the hands of terrorists, every single one of those […]
7 years ago