TRIVELA GROUP, the American sports investment group that owns League of Ireland side Drogheda United, has instructed co-chair Joanna Byrne to resign. The development comes a month after Ms Byrne, a Sinn Féin TD for Louth, claimed she was urged to step down after criticising the FAI's decision to fulfil its Nations League fixtures with Israel. However, Trivela — which also has a … [Read more...] about Drogheda United owners Trivela Group instructs co-chair Joanna Byrne to resign
Woman, 30s, dies following Co. Fermanagh collision
A WOMAN has died following a two-vehicle collision in Co. Fermanagh. The incident occurred at around 9.55pm on Tuesday in the Marble Arch Road area of Enniskillen. The woman, aged in her 30s, was driving a Toyota Yaris when it was involved in a collision with Volkswagen Amorok. "Officers, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended, however, … [Read more...] about Woman, 30s, dies following Co. Fermanagh collision
‘A pillar of strength’: Family of man whose body was found in bin pay tribute to him as three people charged with murder
THE FAMILY of a man whose body was found in a bin have paid tribute to him, while three people have been charged with his murder. The body of Thomas Niven, 37, was found in a wheelie bin in a park off Daimler Road in Coventry, West Midlands on Friday. He was identified after police on Sunday revealed details of his distinctive tattoos, which included one on his right arm saying … [Read more...] about ‘A pillar of strength’: Family of man whose body was found in bin pay tribute to him as three people charged with murder
Remembering the traders who once climbed the Reek
THE mountain of Croagh Patrick, known locally as the Reek, and the traders who travelled up and down selling their wares have been featured in a riveting documentary. Deirdre McGuirk, a member of the Louisburgh Killeen Heritage Group, has helped document the story of the “Traders on the Reek”, a once-familiar sight during the annual pilgrimage of Reek Sunday. Before settling in … [Read more...] about Remembering the traders who once climbed the Reek
Man dies following Cork city assault
A MAN has died following an assault in Cork city. Gardaí are investigating the incident which happened in the Lower John Street/Knapps Square/Devonshire Street area yesterday (March 16). Gardaí and emergency services were called to reports of an assault which occurred at approximately 7.50pm. A man, aged in his 30s, was later declared dead at a home on Carroll’s Quay. His … [Read more...] about Man dies following Cork city assault