A FOURTH person has been arrested in connection with the disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian in Co. Down. Ms Dorrian was 25 when she was last seen alive on the night of Sunday, February 27, 2005 in Ballyhalbert. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team arrested a 48-year-old man this morning they confirmed in a statement. He was … [Read more...] about Fourth person arrested in connection with Lisa Dorrian’s disappearance and murder
Emotional scenes as flight from Dubai lands in Dublin
THERE were emotional scenes in Dublin Airport last night as Irish citizens finally returned home from Dubai. The first flight from Dubai in nearly five days landed at 11pm on March 4, with more expected to arrive throughout today and a government-chartered flight set to arrive later in the week. The flight’s arrival follows days of unrest in the Middle East due to the crisis … [Read more...] about Emotional scenes as flight from Dubai lands in Dublin
Pedestrian injured in Co. Kerry collision dies in hospital
A MAN who was injured in a collision in Co. Kerry earlier this week has died in hospital as a result of his injuries. The pedestrian, aged in his 30s, was struck by a car in the Tubrid More area of Ardfert at around 9.20pm on Monday, March 2. He was taken to University Hospital Kerry with life-threatening injuries, where he died this morning (March 5), Gardaí have … [Read more...] about Pedestrian injured in Co. Kerry collision dies in hospital
£9m allocated for grassroots football facilities in Northern Ireland
A FUNDING pot of £9m has been announced for grassroots football facilities in Northern Ireland. Applications are now open for grants from the Northern Ireland Football Fund, which will be awarded in amounts ranging from £500k to £1.5m. “I am pleased to launch the first call for applications to the Grassroots Facilities Programme pilot to begin addressing the urgent need for … [Read more...] about £9m allocated for grassroots football facilities in Northern Ireland
Mother and sister of Enoch Burke to be arrested and jailed
THE MOTHER and sister of Enoch Burke are to be arrested and jailed for contempt of court. A judge at the High Court in Dublin sentenced Martina and Ammi Burke to two weeks behind bars over their behaviour at a hearing last month. The proceedings on February 20 saw Mr Burke ultimately fail in a challenge to the membership of a panel to hear his appeal against his dismissal from … [Read more...] about Mother and sister of Enoch Burke to be arrested and jailed