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# lima - Tuesday 28 April, 2020
Nine killed in Peru prison protest against overcrowded conditions during pandemic
Officials said the nine inmates were shot during clashes with authorities.
# lima - Monday 30 March, 2020
'We're just so grateful': 100 Irish citizens land back in Dublin after repatriation flight from Peru
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
Ex-Peru president kills himself after attempted police arrest
The attempted arrest took place at 6.30 am at Alan García’s home.
# lima - Monday 4 June, 2018
Irish missionary set to return to Peru despite being shot by armed gang
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
Irish priest shot in the feet after being followed on way back from bank in Peru
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
The vacuum behind Beauden Barrett has sucked another 10 to the northern hemisphere.
# lima - Thursday 24 November, 2016
Two Irish architects have scooped a world prize for a brutalist university building
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
Drugs mule Melissa Reid released from prison in Peru
The Scottish woman is on the way back to the UK.
# lima - Saturday 14 May, 2016
Melissa Reid to be released from prison in Peru
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
Who among us would not, in fairness.
# lima - Monday 14 December, 2015
Peru 2 to spend Christmas in Lima prison as strike delays court hearing
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
'Bible-toting' police officers dressed up as priests to bust drug dealer
“As we are fighting crime, we have to be a little ingenious.”
# lima - Sunday 9 August, 2015
This whole community lives in a sprawling South American graveyard
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
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
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
The former Braga forward won the game for the Portuguese side in powerful style.
# lima - Monday 10 February, 2014
'Peru 2' may soon be one as Reid's parents pay to bring her home
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
Here’s What Happened Today: Monday
Everyone’s been talking about the resignation of the CRC boss, the major jobs announcement in Limerick and tomorrow’s service for ‘Madiba’…
Sentencing of ‘Peru 2′ postponed due to judges’ strike
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
Peru pair face sentences of six years and 8 months
Michaella McCollum Connolly and Melissa Reid entered guilty pleas at a court hearing last night.
# lima - Tuesday 24 September, 2013
Michaella McCollum Connolly pleads guilty to drug offences in Peru
She now faces a minimum of six years and eight months in prison with no parole.
# lima - Sunday 15 September, 2013
Michaella co-accused to plead guilty - reports
A guilty plea would ensure Melissa Reid a shorter sentence.
# lima - Sunday 1 September, 2013
The Peru two to consider their plea and the story of their kidnap and arrest
Michaella McCollum Connolly’s lawyer also outlined the chain of events that led to her arrest.
# lima - Friday 23 August, 2013
PICS: Michaella and Melissa arrive in jail, and their wish list revealed
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
PICS: Michaella and Melissa refused bail and head to Peruvian jail
The pair were arrested two weeks ago at Lima’s international airport with 11 kilograms of cocaine.
# lima - Tuesday 20 August, 2013
PICS: Michaella and Melissa arrive in Peruvian court over drug trafficking charges
Connolly’s lawyer Peter Madden said the Tyrone woman would be protesting her innocence.
# lima - Monday 19 August, 2013
Michaella's brother visits her in Peruvian police custody ahead of trial
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
Irish priest in Lima: Michaella was 'conned' and prisons are 'violent'
Michaella McCollum Connolly’s solicitor has flown to Peru ahead of today’s preliminary court hearing.
# lima - Wednesday 14 August, 2013
“I don’t really want to talk to any journalist at any stage” – Michaella McCollum Connolly
In a video posted last night, Michaella says that she is not being given enough to drink.
Michaella and Melissa's court appearance delayed in Peru
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
Video: Irish woman Michaella McCollum Connolly in Lima drugs bust
Footage of a Peru police video has emerged. Watch it here.
# lima - Sunday 11 August, 2013
'Missing' Michaella McCollum Connolly visited by British embassy in Peru
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
27 juvenile inmates escape from Peruvian jail
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
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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Poll: Do you agree with the latest measures taken by government to curb the spread of Covid-19?
YESTERDAY, THE GOVERNMENT announced a delay to the fourth phase of re-opening the country.
In a bitter blow to publicans across the country, pubs that don’t serve food won’t re-open next Monday.
Nightclubs and casinos will also remain closed, and this will be reviewed again on 31 August.
Separately, restaurants and pubs that are open at this time will need to be closed to customers by 11pm.
The government also took five destinations off the Green List and said that face coverings will be mandatory in shops from 10 August.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he wanted pub owners to know he had “enormous sympathy for their plight” and added that “this virus is taking away their ability to earn a living”.
The number of cases of Covid-19 reported daily in Ireland has increased in recent weeks, and people have been urged by the government to continue following the public health guidelines.
So, today we’re asking you: Do you agree with the latest measures taken by government to curb the spread of Covid-19?
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