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Irish League club apologises over ‘terrible mistake’ that saw DUP politician banned from ground

April 29, 2026 by

IRISH LEAGUE club Coleraine has apologised after a DUP politician was reportedly banned from their ground at the weekend. Maurice Bradley took to social media on Saturday to say that he was refused entry to the Showgrounds in Co. Derry for the Bannsiders' 6-2 victory over Glentoran that sealed second place in the league. However, Coleraine have now issued a formal apology to Mr … [Read more...] about Irish League club apologises over ‘terrible mistake’ that saw DUP politician banned from ground

‘This must be a turning point,’ says councillor after child fires discarded gun in Dublin

April 29, 2026 by

A DUBLIN councillor has called on the government to better support his local community after a child fired a discarded gun found in a bush. The incident reportedly happened in Ballymun, Dublin 9 on Tuesday afternoon. A man in his 20s and a male teenager have been arrested in connection with the investigation. No one was injured, however, Conor Reddy of People Before Profit said … [Read more...] about ‘This must be a turning point,’ says councillor after child fires discarded gun in Dublin

‘I felt so ashamed’: Victims speak out after former teacher jailed for indecent assault

April 29, 2026 by

THREE victims have spoken out about the impact historical abuse had on them after seeing the perpetrator jailed. Former teacher William Lloyd Lavery, 77, from Lisburn, was sentenced at Laganside Crown Court in Belfast on Tuesday to two years' imprisonment for six counts of indecent assault of a child. Lloyd Lavery sexually assaulted four girls, all aged around 13 years old, … [Read more...] about ‘I felt so ashamed’: Victims speak out after former teacher jailed for indecent assault

Man arrested after gardaí seize drugs worth €643,000 in Co. Limerick

April 29, 2026 by

A MAN has been arrested after gardaí seized drugs worth €643,000 in Co. Limerick. The drugs were discovered today during a search of a residence in Annacotty as part of ongoing investigations into the sale and supply of drugs in the region. Gardaí recovered suspected cannabis with an estimated street value of €470,000 and suspected cocaine thought to be worth €140,000. They … [Read more...] about Man arrested after gardaí seize drugs worth €643,000 in Co. Limerick

Man in his 60s dies in Co. Galway collision

April 29, 2026 by

A MAN in his 60s has died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Co. Galway. The incident involving a car occurred at Tyrur, Newbridge, Ballinasloe at around 9.45am today. "The driver, a male aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene," read a statement from gardaí. "His body has been removed to mortuary at Portiuncula Hospital. "No other injuries have … [Read more...] about Man in his 60s dies in Co. Galway collision

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October 3, 1971

Sean O Riada, founder, composer and arranger for the Chieftains died on this day in 1971. Born John Reidy in Cork on August 1, 1931, he knew how to play the violin, piano and organ as a child. He attended University College Cork and became an assistant director for Radio Eireann. In 1955, O Riada left his job, wife and family and moved to Italy and later France in favor of a more bohemian lifestyle. He returned to Ireland after composing scores for several Irish language films. Between 1961 and 1969, he was the leader of a group called Ceoltoiri Chualann, which he later overlapped with The Chieftains. O Riada was the composer behind the hit song, Mna na hEireann (Women of Ireland.)

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