FORMER Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has apologised after describing a football manager's poor spell in charge as 'an absolute Holocaust'. The 49-year-old made the comment during BBC One's live football results programme Final Score on Saturday afternoon. Apologising on social media afterwards, the Co. Donegal native said he would be donating his fee from the show to … [Read more...] about Former Ireland goalkeeper apologises after Holocaust comment
Anniversary appeal over man murdered in ‘callous and merciless attack’ in Co. Antrim six years ago
POLICE have issued a renewed appeal for information on the murder of a man in a 'callous and merciless attack' in Co. Antrim six years ago. Glenn Quinn, 47, was found dead at his home in the Ashleigh Park area of Carrickfergus on January 4, 2020. It is believed he had been assaulted with baseball bats and had sustained head injuries and a broken arm. Investigators believe Mr … [Read more...] about Anniversary appeal over man murdered in ‘callous and merciless attack’ in Co. Antrim six years ago
Man dies following collision in Co. Kerry
A MAN has died following a two-car collision in Co. Kerry. The incident occurred on the N22 Killarney-Tralee road near Dromadeesirt at around 6.40pm Saturday. Gardaí are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward. One of the drivers, a man in his 40s, was pronounced deceased at the scene and his body removed to the local mortuary, where a post-mortem is … [Read more...] about Man dies following collision in Co. Kerry
Concerns grow for teen missing from Dublin for nearly three weeks
CONCERNS are growing for a teenager who has been missing from his home in Dublin for nearly three weeks. Preston O’Sullivan was reported missing from Finglas on Friday, December 19. Preston O'Sullivan was reported missing on December 19 The 16-year-old is described as being approximately 5 foot 8 inches in height, with a slim build, brown hair and blue eyes. It is not known … [Read more...] about Concerns grow for teen missing from Dublin for nearly three weeks
Funding of €3m earmarked for mental health research projects in Ireland
A FUNDING allocation of €3m has been announced to support mental health research projects being undertaken in Ireland. The cash, confirmed by Ireland’s Mental Health Minister Mary Butler today, will fund ten different research projects. These are set to “progress understanding of mental health in areas such as: youth mental health, ADHD in adults, women’s mental health and … [Read more...] about Funding of €3m earmarked for mental health research projects in Ireland