A MAN has been shot by a masked gunman while walking home in Co. Derry. The incident happened in the early hours of this morning in Coleraine. The man was taken to hospital for treatment after being shot in the hand, while police have launched an investigation. "It is reported that on Saturday night the victim was walking home around between 1am and 1.30am on the Bushmills Road … [Read more...] about Man shot by masked gunman while walking home in Co. Derry
Body of Liam Farrell exhumed as part of investigation into 87-year-old’s death
THE BODY of an 87-year-old man who was found dead in Co. Leitrim six years ago has been exhumed as gardaí continue to investigate the circumstances of his death. Liam Farrell was found dead outside his home in Rooskey on January 12, 2020 after visiting two local pubs the previous evening. Despite an initial ruling of a heart attack, Mr Farrell's family have continued to search … [Read more...] about Body of Liam Farrell exhumed as part of investigation into 87-year-old’s death
Man jailed over theft of rare Irish-themed Fabergé egg and watch
A MAN has been jailed over the theft of a rare Irish-themed Fabergé egg and watch, part of a set reportedly worth more than £2m. Enzo Conticello, 29, also known as Hakim Boudjenoune, was caught after being arrested in Belfast for a separate theft offence, during which he produced fake Irish identification. He has now been sentenced to two years and three months over the 2024 … [Read more...] about Man jailed over theft of rare Irish-themed Fabergé egg and watch
Remains of further 36 children discovered at site of former mother and baby home in Tuam
THE REMAINS of a further 36 children have been discovered at the site of a former mother and baby home in Co. Galway. It brings to 69 the number of infant remains discovered during the ongoing excavation of the site in Tuam, which was operated as a home by the Catholic order, the Bon Secours Sisters, from 1925 until 1961. Work at the site began last year, more than a decade … [Read more...] about Remains of further 36 children discovered at site of former mother and baby home in Tuam
Eamonn Holmes ‘responding well to treatment’ after suffering stroke
TELEVISION presenter Eamonn Holmes is said to be responding well to treatment after suffering a stroke. The 66-year-old, a long-time former host of The Irish Post Awards, currently presents GB News' Breakfast programme from Monday to Wednesday with Ellie Costello. Alex Armstrong is set to cover for Holmes while the Belfast native recovers. "Eamonn was taken ill last week and it … [Read more...] about Eamonn Holmes ‘responding well to treatment’ after suffering stroke