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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Inside family's ‘living nightmare' as Roscommon dad ‘completely unrecognisable' after 4 years' detention in Iraqi jail
THE distraught wife of an Irish-based man released on bail after being held in jail in Iraq for more than four years said her husband is 'completely unrecognisable' following his detention. Robert Pether was Advertisement 3 Robert has been trapped in an Iraqi jail for four years Credit: Facebook 3 Robert is a dad-of-three who lived in Roscommon Credit: Facebook The An Speaking on She told the programme: 'It was a shock. It was hard to be very happy to see him but also to see the state of him. Advertisement READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS 'He's completely unrecognisable. It's a shock to the system to see how far he has declined. 'I feel like a bus has hit me. It all happened so late last night.' Ms Pether added that despite the grim jail situation, her husband's cellmates were "very good to him". She explained that he fainted now and again from not eating enough, at which time those locked up with him would give him tea and honey. Advertisement MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Ms Pether called it "the best of a bad situation" and said she now hopes there is "light at the end of the tunnel". She added that her husband is still facing a travel ban in Iraq. The 'We don't know the exact stipulations on the travel ban but at least he's out of the prison, and in a comfortable bed.' Advertisement Ms Pether said trying to get her husband home has been 'beyond frustrating'. 'It has been a living nightmare every day. 18 hours a day, seven days a week,' she said, adding that this development was a small step in the right direction. HUGE CONCERN A mechanical engineer, Mr Pether had worked in the Towards the end of the project, a dispute arose between the Advertisement It landed Mr Pether and his In 2023, the International Chamber of Commerce's Court of Arbitration ruled that Iraq's central bank was at fault in the dispute with CME, and ordered it to pay $13m to the company. He told Advertisement 'This is welcome news, it's been a very long-running, and extraordinary distressing, time for Robert's wife, for his three children, for his wider circle of family and friends in Roscommon.' Mr Harris welcomed it as a first step to his being allowed to return to his wife and three 3 Robert's wife said he looks 'unrecognisable' after his detainment Credit: Facebook
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
One of the UK's most unique hotels has half price stays on Wowcher – it's in the perfect seaside town
A HISTORIC seaside hotel is offering half price stays on Wowcher and it is in a pretty beach town. Rye in East Sussex , is known for cobbled streets, historic buildings and beautiful views. 4 The Mermaid Inn is one of the best hotels in the UK Credit: Alamy 4 And now you can stay there for nearly half the usual price Credit: Alamy And nestled in the town on Mermaid Street is one of the best hotels in the UK - The An Guests would be staying in one of Rye's most iconic buildings, which is award-winning and dates back to the The inn features period details including timber beams and old floorboards. Read more on UK beaches In the morning guests can enjoy a full English breakfast too. Rye is also known for its charming architecture and smuggling history and has many places to explore including scenic walks and One spot is Rye Windmill, which boasts panoramic views of the town and There are also multiple independent tea rooms, pubs, restaurants and shops in the town. Most read in News Travel For more history, travellers can head to Rye Castle or the National Trust's Lamb House, which was once home to E.F Benson, the author of Mapp & Lucia series. Alternatively, for beach lovers there is The perfect Haven holiday park for a kid-friendly break - with direct beach access, indoor waterpark and neighbouring seaside theme park The beach was voted second on summer 2025. One recent visitor commented in a review: "Camber Sands is the most amazing place, with lots of activities for kids." Another added: "Great for children to build sand castles and great for The Mermaid Inn offer is valid for stays on selected dates until October 31, 2025 for Sunday to Thursday stays only. The Sun's Head of Travel Caroline McGuire weighs in... "I grew up near Rye and since my teen years, it has been the destination for many day trips and weekend breaks. "Thanks to its untouched charm, location, pubs and shops, the historic town has something to please almost anyone. "Kids (and adult-sized kids) will love the Knoops hot chocolate shop, with its endless variations on the cocoa drink, and if that's not enough of a sugar hit, there's the delightfully old fashioned Britcher and Rivers sweet shop, where they still measure out orders from huge plastic tubs. "For some quintessential seaside fish and chips - ok it's not quite on the sea but it's not far off - there's Marino's Fish Bar, which plenty of people have argued is the best chippy in the UK. "Then there's always the option of a walk to Camber Sands or the beautiful village of Winchelsea is a short drive. "If that still isn't enough, Tillingham winery, with its great wood-fired pizzas and wine tastings is also 10 minutes in the car. " Tripadvisor also Plus, 4 Located in Rye, the hotel is surrounded by historical buildings and countryside Credit: Alamy 4 Nearby is also Camber Sands - one of the least crowded beaches in Europe Credit: Alamy
