A CO. ANTRIM man who savagely attacked a father in front of his family has been jailed. Thomas Quigley, from the Carmegrim Road in Ahoghill, Ballymena, was sentenced at Antrim Crown Court this week for burglary with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, common assault, possession of an offensive weapon with intent, threats to commit damage and three counts of criminal damage to … [Read more...] about Man who savagely attacked a father in front of his family jailed
Ireland deports 24 men on chartered flight to Pakistan
THE Irish Government has deported 24 men on a chartered flight to Pakistan. Having left Dublin airport at 7pm on September 23, the flight arrived in Islamabad yesterday morning (September 24). “All people concerned were Pakistani nationals”, the government confirmed in a statement. It marks the fourth deportation flight carried out in Ireland this year and brings the total … [Read more...] about Ireland deports 24 men on chartered flight to Pakistan
Independent review finds PSNI spied on journalists and lawyers
AN INDEPENDENT review has revealed 21 cases of covert surveillance by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) targeting journalists and lawyers. The 200-page McCullough Review, led by Angus McCullough KC, investigated PSNI surveillance activities between 2011 and 2024. The review was commissioned by Chief Constable Jon Boutcher in 2023 and followed legal challenges … [Read more...] about Independent review finds PSNI spied on journalists and lawyers
Woman injured in Co. Kerry collision dies in hospital
A WOMAN has died in hospital from injuries sustained in a collision in Co. Kerry. The driver, aged in her 70s, was involved in a single vehicle incident on the R557 at Ballyhorgan West in Lixnaw at around 1.45pm on September 18. She was taken University Hospital Kerry where she has since passed away, Gardaí have confirmed in a statement. The police force has appealed for anyone … [Read more...] about Woman injured in Co. Kerry collision dies in hospital
Rapidly rising construction wages exacerbate Irish housing crisis
IRELAND'S housing crisis is facing another serious hurdle as average wages in the construction sector climb by 10% year-on-year. The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has warned that these escalating costs could severely undermine the Government’s housing delivery targets under the National Development Plan (NDP). In its latest Quarterly Economic Report, the ESRI … [Read more...] about Rapidly rising construction wages exacerbate Irish housing crisis