Ciaran Barnes

Dublin is a big draw for short breaks for those north of the border, so much so that the surrounding area often gets overlooked.

Furious UVF leaders have vowed to “break the legs” of several east Belfast loyalists who had ‘f**k the Shankill’ tattooed on their thighs.

Seven dangerous killers have been kicked out of Northern Ireland’s only open prison for failing drug tests, sparking internal complaints that the unit is not fit for purpose.

A loyalist convicted of the murder of Ian Ogle has been branded a “w***stain” by a man who knocked him out.

The UVF-linked gang which murdered Ian Ogle had been terrorising east Belfast for more than five years prior to the killing.

A millionaire money-launderer is facing a lengthy spell behind bars after pleading guilty to a catalogue of drug dealing and illegal cash charges.

Liam Reilly famously sang of summers in Dublin, but I much prefer winters in the city.

UVF gun-runner Winkie Irvine has told pals he is reluctant to go on the loyalist wing of Maghaberry Prison.

This is the Derry dissident police believe is at the centre of a New IRA money-lending racket exploiting vulnerable families at Christmas.

The UVF weapons haul found by cops in the boot of Winkie Irvine’s car is not the first time he transported weapons for the terror gang.