POLICE are continuing to investigate an incident in Co. Armagh in which a masked gang attacked a pensioner with bats before attempting to set him on fire. The incident occurred at the man's home on Clay Road in Keady at around 7.35pm on Thursday. The man, aged in his 70s, managed to flee the scene, however, his house and vehicle were destroyed by the blaze. "This was a terrible … [Read more...] about Investigation continues after gang attacks Co. Armagh pensioner and attempts to set him on fire
Player in Ireland lands €17m EuroMillions jackpot
A PLAYER in Ireland has landed Friday night's €17m EuroMillions jackpot after matching five numbers and two Lucky Stars. The National Lottery confirmed that the winning ticket was sold at a retail store in the Ulster region. It's the second time this year that a player in Ireland has claimed the EuroMillions jackpot after a family syndicate won €250m in June, which was the … [Read more...] about Player in Ireland lands €17m EuroMillions jackpot
Search for Co. Meath teen missing for more than three weeks stood down following discovery of body
THE SEARCH for a teenager missing from Co. Meath for more than three weeks has been stood down following the discovery of a body. Benjamin Spot, 14, had been missing from Navan since Wednesday, November 19. Following a multi-agency search for the teenager, gardaí called off the operation following the discovery of a body by Meath River Rescue members shortly after midday on … [Read more...] about Search for Co. Meath teen missing for more than three weeks stood down following discovery of body
Nancy looks to end turbulent first week as Celtic face St Mirren in Scottish League Cup Final
CELTIC manager Wilfried Nancy is aiming to end a turbulent first week in the job with silverware as the club prepare to face St Mirren in the Scottish League Cup Final. The 48-year-old was thrown in at the deep end with his reign beginning with three crucial games in the space of eight days. Last Sunday, four days after his appointment, Nancy's debut ended in a 2-1 home defeat … [Read more...] about Nancy looks to end turbulent first week as Celtic face St Mirren in Scottish League Cup Final
‘Today feels unbearably dark’: Ten people dead following shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach
TEN people have been confirmed dead following a shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia. The incident happened at around 6.45pm local time on Sunday (7.45am GMT). Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, has described the developments as 'shocking and distressing'. A statement from New South Wales Police Force said the shooting was carried out by two men, adding that the … [Read more...] about ‘Today feels unbearably dark’: Ten people dead following shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach