RIVAL football supporters in Northern Ireland have been using social media to organise fights at local matches. Police have warned anyone involved that they will face “far-reaching consequences” while asking those with information about the incidents to contact them. The warning was issued this week after the PSNI confirmed a “number of recent incidents” had taken place where … [Read more...] about Police issue warning as rival football fans organise fights via social media
Gardaí release details of car believed to have been involved in fatal hit-and-run
GARDAÍ have released details of a car that is believed to have been involved in a fatal hit-and-run on Friday. Bryan Lowe, 16, was found unresponsive by the roadside on the L3050 at Cottage Cross in Cloonlara on the Clare-Limerick border. The teenager, who was riding an e-bike, was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene. Tributes have since been paid to the Sixth Year … [Read more...] about Gardaí release details of car believed to have been involved in fatal hit-and-run
Man and woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following Newry stabbing
A MAN and woman have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a reported stabbing in Newry. Shortly after 6am today, police responded to a report of an altercation at a property in the Woodhill area of the city. "A man with stab wounds was located inside the property," said Detective Inspector Lewis of the PSNI. "A man and a woman, both aged in their 30s, … [Read more...] about Man and woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following Newry stabbing
‘My goodness, my Guinness’: Police investigate theft of more than 70,000 pints of the black stuff
POLICE in Britain have launched an investigation after more than 800 barrels of Guinness — equivalent to around 70,400 pints — were stolen from a depot in Cheshire. The theft took place at an industrial estate in the Aston Lane area of Runcorn earlier this week. The total cost of the theft, including two HGV trailers the barrels had been loaded on to, is thought to be around … [Read more...] about ‘My goodness, my Guinness’: Police investigate theft of more than 70,000 pints of the black stuff
Katie Taylor pays emotional tribute to her family after victorious Croke Park farewell
KATIE TAYLOR paid an emotional tribute to her family as she brought the curtain down on an illustrious career with an emphatic points victory over Flora Pili at Croke Park on Saturday night. The Co. Wicklow native had made no secret of wanting to fight at Croker and she finally fulfilled her dream in front of 83,000 fans as she recorded the 26th victory of her professional … [Read more...] about Katie Taylor pays emotional tribute to her family after victorious Croke Park farewell