A MAN who was injured in a collision in Co. Kerry earlier this week has died in hospital as a result of his injuries. The pedestrian, aged in his 30s, was struck by a car in the Tubrid More area of Ardfert at around 9.20pm on Monday, March 2. He was taken to University Hospital Kerry with life-threatening injuries, where he died this morning (March 5), Gardaí have … [Read more...] about Pedestrian injured in Co. Kerry collision dies in hospital
£9m allocated for grassroots football facilities in Northern Ireland
A FUNDING pot of £9m has been announced for grassroots football facilities in Northern Ireland. Applications are now open for grants from the Northern Ireland Football Fund, which will be awarded in amounts ranging from £500k to £1.5m. “I am pleased to launch the first call for applications to the Grassroots Facilities Programme pilot to begin addressing the urgent need for … [Read more...] about £9m allocated for grassroots football facilities in Northern Ireland
Mother and sister of Enoch Burke to be arrested and jailed
THE MOTHER and sister of Enoch Burke are to be arrested and jailed for contempt of court. A judge at the High Court in Dublin sentenced Martina and Ammi Burke to two weeks behind bars over their behaviour at a hearing last month. The proceedings on February 20 saw Mr Burke ultimately fail in a challenge to the membership of a panel to hear his appeal against his dismissal from … [Read more...] about Mother and sister of Enoch Burke to be arrested and jailed
Detectives investigating disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian make further arrest
DETECTIVES investigating the disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian 21 years ago have made a further arrest. Ms Dorrian was 25 when she was last seen alive on the night of Sunday, February 27, 2005 in Ballyhalbert, Co. Down. Two people were arrested last week on suspicion of murder, assisting offenders, withholding information and preventing a lawful and decent burial. The … [Read more...] about Detectives investigating disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian make further arrest
Investigation after pipe bomb attack on home with man and woman inside
POLICE are investigating a pipe bomb attack made on a home in east Belfast while people were inside. The incident happened in Sheskin Way at around 11.25pm last night (March 2). “It was reported at around 11.25pm on Monday night that a pipe bomb type device had exploded at the front door of a house in the area causing damage to the door and windows at the property,” a PSNI … [Read more...] about Investigation after pipe bomb attack on home with man and woman inside