A PRIMARY school in Co. Armagh has paid tribute to a 'much-loved' staff member who died following a collision this week. Aileen Lynch was critically injured following the collision involving a lorry in the Gosford Road area of Markethill at 10.20am on Wednesday. The 54-year-old was rushed to hospital but sadly passed away the following day. In a statement on behalf of staff, … [Read more...] about Co. Armagh primary school pays tribute to ‘much-loved’ staff member who died following collision
Emergency services attend fatal house fire in Co. Offaly
EMERGENCY services have attended a house fire in Co. Offaly, with gardaí saying they believe there are fatalities at the scene. The fire broke out at a domestic residence in Edenderry at around 7.45pm on Saturday. "The fire has been extinguished by the local Fire Service," added a garda statement. "It is believed that there are fatalities at the scene. "An Garda Síochána is not … [Read more...] about Emergency services attend fatal house fire in Co. Offaly
Funeral details confirmed for architect and tv presenter Hugh Wallace
TRIBUTES have been paid to the architect and television presenter Hugh Wallace who has died at the age of 68. The star’s husband Martin Corbett confirmed his death in a social media post earlier this week. “It is with deep sadness and shock that I share the news that my beloved husband and soulmate, Hugh Wallace, passed away suddenly at home last night,” he said in the … [Read more...] about Funeral details confirmed for architect and tv presenter Hugh Wallace
Anniversary appeal 25 years after murdered Sandra Collins disappeared from Mayo
AN ANNIVERSARY appeal has been issued today for information on the murder of Mayo woman Sandra Collins. The 28-year-old was last seen on the night of Monday, December 4, 2000 in Killala. She was seen at around 11pm at the Country Kitchen on George’s Street. Her fleece was discovered five days later but no further trace of Miss Collins was ever found and the case was … [Read more...] about Anniversary appeal 25 years after murdered Sandra Collins disappeared from Mayo
Man extradited to Lithuania for child human trafficking offences
A MAN has been extradited from Northern Ireland to Lithuania over child human trafficking offences. The 25-year-old is wanted to stand trial for a number of human trafficking offences involving children which happened in Taurage County, Lithuania in July 2020. He was arrested in Templepatrick in Co. Antrim on June 2, 2024 and was extradited to Lithuania today. “We continue to … [Read more...] about Man extradited to Lithuania for child human trafficking offences