FUNDING of £1m has been earmarked to support grassroots sports clubs across Northern Ireland. The capital investment was announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons this week as part of the region’s first Olympic Legacy Fund. “Last year we all cheered on our athletes as they took home a record-breaking medal haul,” Minister Lyons said. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons … [Read more...] about £1m in Olympic legacy funding will support grassroots sports across North
Reward offered for information on stolen quad bikes
A REWARD has been offered for anyone who can provide information about a series of thefts of quad bikes across Northern Ireland. The recent spate of “high value agricultural thefts” have happened in the Fermanagh & Omagh and Mid Ulster areas, the PSNI confirmed in a statement this week. “The independent charity Crimestoppers is now offering a reward,” they added. “From … [Read more...] about Reward offered for information on stolen quad bikes
Man being treated for life-threatening injuries following Cork collision
A MAN is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being involved in a two-vehicle collision in Co. Cork. Two cars collided on the N73 near Mallow at around 7.30am yesterday morning (September 17), it was confirmed in a statement from Gardaí. “One of the drivers, a man in his 20s, was taken to Cork University Hospital for the treatment of life-threatening injuries,” they … [Read more...] about Man being treated for life-threatening injuries following Cork collision
Trio jailed over planned attack on RUC have convictions quashed as court says police conduct ‘reprehensible’
THREE men who were jailed over an attempt to attack a police football team have had their convictions quashed. In 1991, Declan Moen, Conor Gilmore and Declan Murphy, who is now a Sinn Féin councillor, were found guilty at a non-jury trial of possessing explosive substances. The convictions were in relation to a bomb planted in 1989 at Limavady FC's ground ahead of a match … [Read more...] about Trio jailed over planned attack on RUC have convictions quashed as court says police conduct ‘reprehensible’
Six men from Co. Antrim plead guilty to cocaine supply offences
SIX men from Greenisland in Co. Antrim have pleaded guilty to cocaine supply offences following an investigation into the UDA. The men appeared before Belfast Crown Court last week, where they all admitted a charge of conspiracy to possess controlled Class A drugs with intent to supply. Clifford Irons, 47, of Shannagh Avenue, Glenn Burns, 42, of Moyard Gardens, David Weir, 43, … [Read more...] about Six men from Co. Antrim plead guilty to cocaine supply offences