AN SDLP councillor has led the tributes to her teenage son, who passed away earlier this week. Denise Johnston, a teacher who represents Moyola on Mid Ulster District Council, described her son Oisín as her ‘beautiful baby’. Oisín, 18, from Ballymaguigan, Co. Derry passed away on Thursday, with his funeral taking place this afternoon at the nearby Church of St Trea in … [Read more...] about ‘My beautiful baby’: SDLP councillor leads tributes as teenage son is laid to rest
Three arrested on suspicion of kidnapping after Newry cash withdrawal attempt
THREE people have been arrested on suspicion of numerous offences, including kidnapping, after an attempt to withdraw a large amount of cash from a building society in Newry. Police were alerted after staff became suspicious when the two men and a woman accompanied a vulnerable older person to the branch on Friday. After witnessing what they believed were 'controlling … [Read more...] about Three arrested on suspicion of kidnapping after Newry cash withdrawal attempt
Man dies three weeks after being seriously injured in Co. Monaghan collision
A MAN has died in hospital three weeks after being involved in a collision with an SUV in Co. Monaghan. The 47-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured in the road traffic collision, which occurred on Broad Road shortly before 1am on Saturday, September 6. He was taken from the scene by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda but gardaí have revealed he passed … [Read more...] about Man dies three weeks after being seriously injured in Co. Monaghan collision
Bodies of man and young girl found in house in Dublin
GARDAÍ have launched an investigation after the bodies of a man and a young girl were found in a house in Dublin on Saturday night. The tragic discovery was made at a residence in the Cappagh area of Finglas at around 8pm. "Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of two bodies at a domestic residence in Finglas, Dublin, on Saturday, September … [Read more...] about Bodies of man and young girl found in house in Dublin
Renewed appeal for London-born man who disappeared in Co. Down in 2013
POLICE are renewing their appeal for information in relation to the disappearance of a man in Co. Down 12 years ago. London-born Peter Quigley, then aged 31, was last seen after being dropped off at Moira Train Station at around 11am on September 26, 2013 by prison officers. Quigley, who had spent time in and out of prison in relation to theft and other similar offences since … [Read more...] about Renewed appeal for London-born man who disappeared in Co. Down in 2013