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# lima - Sunday 15 November, 2020

# Lima

Peru president faces calls to resign after three protesters killed

Nov 15th 2020, 9:40 AM 13,901 Views 3 Comments

Seven ministers of Peru’s cabinet resigned last night.

# lima - Tuesday 28 April, 2020

# Lima

Nine killed in Peru prison protest against overcrowded conditions during pandemic

Apr 28th 2020, 8:00 PM 13,086 Views 4 Comments

Officials said the nine inmates were shot during clashes with authorities.

# lima - Monday 30 March, 2020

# Coming Home

'We're just so grateful': 100 Irish citizens land back in Dublin after repatriation flight from Peru

Updated Mar 30th 2020, 7:48 PM 104,374 Views 88 Comments

Breandán from Co Cork said that it was a “surreal” experience having a Peruvian escort to the airport to catch the flight home.

# lima - Wednesday 17 April, 2019

# Alan Garcia

Ex-Peru president kills himself after attempted police arrest

Apr 17th 2019, 5:09 PM 29,620 Views 11 Comments

The attempted arrest took place at 6.30 am at Alan García’s home.

# lima - Monday 4 June, 2018

# Gerard Desmond

Irish missionary set to return to Peru despite being shot by armed gang

Jun 4th 2018, 8:29 AM 13,031 Views 13 Comments

Fr Desmond was attacked by an armed gang after he withdrew money to pay builders working on the primary school.

# lima - Monday 30 April, 2018

# Lima

Irish priest shot in the feet after being followed on way back from bank in Peru

Apr 30th 2018, 12:48 PM 23,775 Views 21 Comments

He was followed home by three armed men who beat him and shot him before taking money.

# lima - Wednesday 10 January, 2018

All Black out-half Sopoaga has reportedly agreed move to Wasps

# Sting In The Tail

From The42

# Sting In The Tail

All Black out-half Sopoaga has reportedly agreed move to Wasps

Jan 10th 2018, 2:53 PM 7,614 Views 13 Comments

The vacuum behind Beauden Barrett has sucked another 10 to the northern hemisphere.

# lima - Thursday 24 November, 2016

# Machu Picchu

Two Irish architects have scooped a world prize for a brutalist university building

Nov 24th 2016, 8:28 AM 35,023 Views 40 Comments

Grafton Architects, led by Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara, won the first-ever RIBA International Prize for their project in Lima, Peru.

# lima - Wednesday 22 June, 2016

# Cocaine Smuggling

Drugs mule Melissa Reid released from prison in Peru

Jun 22nd 2016, 7:26 AM 31,675 Views 31 Comments

The Scottish woman is on the way back to the UK.

# lima - Saturday 14 May, 2016

# Cocaine Smuggling

Melissa Reid to be released from prison in Peru

May 14th 2016, 7:34 AM 27,288 Views 33 Comments

The Scottish woman was arrested in August 2013 with Michaella McCollum from Co Tyrone.

# lima - Tuesday 12 January, 2016

A wanted man thought his mugshot was 'terrible' so he sent police a selfie instead

# On The Run

From The Daily Edge

# On The Run

A wanted man thought his mugshot was 'terrible' so he sent police a selfie instead

Jan 12th 2016, 8:17 AM 4,391 Views 2 Comments

Who among us would not, in fairness.

# lima - Monday 14 December, 2015

# Lima

Peru 2 to spend Christmas in Lima prison as strike delays court hearing

Dec 14th 2015, 4:11 PM 31,244 Views 59 Comments

The two women had been hoping to be transferred to prisons in the UK to finish their sentences closer to their families.

# lima - Wednesday 2 September, 2015

# Out On A Lima

'Bible-toting' police officers dressed up as priests to bust drug dealer

Sep 2nd 2015, 3:50 PM 15,414 Views 18 Comments

“As we are fighting crime, we have to be a little ingenious.”

# lima - Sunday 9 August, 2015

# Peru

This whole community lives in a sprawling South American graveyard

Aug 9th 2015, 2:00 PM 17,303 Views 11 Comments

The poor sleep among the dead in a neighbourhood just outside Peru’s capital city.

# lima - Monday 19 May, 2014

Dozens of dogs get hitched in mass canine wedding

# Dog Day Afternoon

From The Daily Edge

# Dog Day Afternoon

Dozens of dogs get hitched in mass canine wedding

May 19th 2014, 6:00 PM 9,750 Views 25 Comments

The slightly bonkers big day happened in Lima, Peru over the weekend.

# lima - Thursday 1 May, 2014

47 One Direction fans treated for asphyxia at Peru concert

# South America

From The Daily Edge

# South America

47 One Direction fans treated for asphyxia at Peru concert

May 1st 2014, 9:30 AM 2,615 Views 0 Comments

The band are on a huge tour of South America.

# lima - Thursday 24 April, 2014

Brazilian striker Lima scored with this absolute rocket in the Europa League

# Pick It Out

From The42

# Pick It Out

Brazilian striker Lima scored with this absolute rocket in the Europa League

Apr 24th 2014, 10:37 PM 4,286 Views 3 Comments

The former Braga forward won the game for the Portuguese side in powerful style.

# lima - Monday 10 February, 2014

# Drug Smuggling

'Peru 2' may soon be one as Reid's parents pay to bring her home

Feb 10th 2014, 9:45 PM 75,640 Views 70 Comments

Reid’s parents have reportedly paid £3,500 so she can apply for a prison transfer and serve her sentence in Scotland, leaving her Northern Irish friend behind in Peru.

# lima - Monday 9 December, 2013

# News Fix

Here’s What Happened Today: Monday

Dec 9th 2013, 11:42 PM 15,068 Views 6 Comments

Everyone’s been talking about the resignation of the CRC boss, the major jobs announcement in Limerick and tomorrow’s service for ‘Madiba’…

# Peru

Sentencing of ‘Peru 2′ postponed due to judges’ strike

Dec 9th 2013, 11:20 PM 29,653 Views 0 Comments

Michaela McCollum Connolly and Melissa Reid were due to be sentenced today. No new date has been set for their court appearance.

# lima - Wednesday 25 September, 2013

# Michaella McCollum Connolly

Peru pair face sentences of six years and 8 months

Sep 25th 2013, 8:05 AM 14,568 Views 99 Comments

Michaella McCollum Connolly and Melissa Reid entered guilty pleas at a court hearing last night.

# lima - Tuesday 24 September, 2013

# Peru

Michaella McCollum Connolly pleads guilty to drug offences in Peru

Sep 24th 2013, 7:58 PM 35,980 Views 0 Comments

She now faces a minimum of six years and eight months in prison with no parole.

# lima - Sunday 15 September, 2013

# Michaella McCollum Connolly

Michaella co-accused to plead guilty - reports

Sep 15th 2013, 9:00 PM 34,603 Views 128 Comments

A guilty plea would ensure Melissa Reid a shorter sentence.

# lima - Sunday 1 September, 2013

# Drug Trafficking

The Peru two to consider their plea and the story of their kidnap and arrest

Sep 1st 2013, 3:57 PM 30,744 Views 0 Comments

Michaella McCollum Connolly’s lawyer also outlined the chain of events that led to her arrest.

# lima - Friday 23 August, 2013

# Peru

PICS: Michaella and Melissa arrive in jail, and their wish list revealed

Aug 23rd 2013, 8:29 PM 59,211 Views 0 Comments

Toilet roll, Pringles, Oreos and a sports bra, were among some of the items requested as well as stamps and envelopes to write letters home.

# lima - Wednesday 21 August, 2013

# Drug Trafficking

PICS: Michaella and Melissa refused bail and head to Peruvian jail

Aug 21st 2013, 10:37 PM 33,453 Views 0 Comments

The pair were arrested two weeks ago at Lima’s international airport with 11 kilograms of cocaine.

# lima - Tuesday 20 August, 2013

# Drug Trafficking

PICS: Michaella and Melissa arrive in Peruvian court over drug trafficking charges

Aug 20th 2013, 4:37 PM 37,054 Views 38 Comments

Connolly’s lawyer Peter Madden said the Tyrone woman would be protesting her innocence.

# lima - Monday 19 August, 2013

# Peru

Michaella's brother visits her in Peruvian police custody ahead of trial

Aug 19th 2013, 10:46 PM 26,838 Views 0 Comments

He visited his sister at the national police anti-drug headquarters where Michaella and her companion Melissa Reid are being held.

# lima - Friday 16 August, 2013

# Drugs

Irish priest in Lima: Michaella was 'conned' and prisons are 'violent'

Aug 16th 2013, 10:33 AM 33,455 Views 79 Comments

Michaella McCollum Connolly’s solicitor has flown to Peru ahead of today’s preliminary court hearing.

# lima - Wednesday 14 August, 2013

# Michaella McCollum Connolly

“I don’t really want to talk to any journalist at any stage” – Michaella McCollum Connolly

Aug 14th 2013, 10:18 PM 64,536 Views 229 Comments

In a video posted last night, Michaella says that she is not being given enough to drink.

# Michaella McCollum Connolly

Michaella and Melissa's court appearance delayed in Peru

Aug 14th 2013, 8:08 AM 25,809 Views 248 Comments

The pair have been visited by the former honorary consul of Ireland in Peru and Archbishop of Lima Seán Walsh.

# lima - Tuesday 13 August, 2013

# Drugs Bust

Video: Irish woman Michaella McCollum Connolly in Lima drugs bust

Aug 13th 2013, 9:18 AM 44,687 Views 271 Comments

Footage of a Peru police video has emerged. Watch it here.

# lima - Sunday 11 August, 2013

# Cocaine

'Missing' Michaella McCollum Connolly visited by British embassy in Peru

Aug 11th 2013, 2:52 PM 46,149 Views 71 Comments

The larger the amount of drugs the longer the sentence in Peru, and if convicted, the women could face up to 25 years in prison.

# lima - Wednesday 2 January, 2013

# Peru

27 juvenile inmates escape from Peruvian jail

Jan 2nd 2013, 7:46 AM 5,569 Views 6 Comments

The inmates, who broke out in two groups, took advantage of distractions over the New Year period to make a run for it.

# lima - Wednesday 8 February, 2012

Get up, Stand up: Irish paddle surfers off to Peru for world championships

# Making Waves

From The42

# Making Waves

Get up, Stand up: Irish paddle surfers off to Peru for world championships

Feb 8th 2012, 1:16 PM 1,074 Views 0 Comments

A group of six are set to compete in the very first international competition of its kind in Lima later this month.

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