A TEENAGER has been sentenced for his involvement in riots which erupted in Belfast in last year. Diego Audley, of Mahee Close in the Belvoir estate area of south Belfast, was sentenced at Belfast Crown Court yesterday for his role in the disorder in the city in summer 2024. The 19-year-old pleaded guilty to riot and riotous behaviour at earlier hearings and was sentenced to a … [Read more...] about Teenager given community service order in connection with Belfast riots
Texan billionaire’s private whiskey distillery plan in Kilkenny causes backlash
A PROPOSAL by Texas billionaire Kelcy Warren to build a private whiskey distillery on the grounds of Castletown Cox has drawn criticism from locals, who argue the project could disrupt the quiet rural character of the area. Warren is the chairman of US-based pipeline giant Energy Transfer and estimated to be worth over €7bn. The plans submitted show he intends to convert … [Read more...] about Texan billionaire’s private whiskey distillery plan in Kilkenny causes backlash
Family pays tribute after ‘cherished’ cyclist dies following collision with car
THE family of a cyclist who died following a collision with a car have paid tribute to him. Jason O’Hanlon, from Hitchin in Hertfordshire, died after the electric bike he was riding collided with a white BMW. The incident happened at around 2pm on October 13 along Purwell Lane towards the junction with Willian Road. The 46-year-old, who was taken to hospital for treatment of … [Read more...] about Family pays tribute after ‘cherished’ cyclist dies following collision with car
Author Cónal Creedon ‘privileged’ to receive Pride of Cork Award
NOVELIST Cónal Creedon has received a Pride of Cork Award recognising his ‘contribution to the arts’. The Cork-born author, who is also an award-winning playwright, documentary filmmaker and collaborative artist, received his award at a ceremony held at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa in Cork on October 19. “Last night was fabulous – such a positive atmosphere - it is a … [Read more...] about Author Cónal Creedon ‘privileged’ to receive Pride of Cork Award
Soldier F found not guilty on all Bloody Sunday charges
A BRITISH army veteran who was involved in Bloody Sunday in Derry in 1972 has been cleared of all charges in relation to the incident. The man, referred to as Soldier F as he could not be identified, was on trial in Belfast this month. He was accused of murdering James Wray and William McKinney when members of the Parachute Regiment shot dead 13 civil rights protesters on the … [Read more...] about Soldier F found not guilty on all Bloody Sunday charges