SURVIVORS of a loyalist gun attack on a Co. Down pub 34 years ago have today received a multi-million pound settlement. Peter McCormack, 42, was shot dead and three others were injured when the UVF attacked the Thierafurth Inn in Kilcoo on November 19, 1992 during a charity darts tournament. While the exact amount of compensation has not been disclosed, it will be paid by the … [Read more...] about Survivors of 1992 loyalist gun attack on Thierafurth Inn receive multi-million-pound settlement
Man who fled to Ireland is handed 34-year sentence for child sex offences
A MAN who fled to Ireland before he could be sentenced for child sex offences has been handed a 34-year sentence. Jason Spence, 38, of Roker Lane, Pudsey, Leeds went on the run after being found guilty of sexual offences against four child victims. However, he was today given a 32-year extended sentence, consisting of 24 years behind bars and eight years on licence. "What these … [Read more...] about Man who fled to Ireland is handed 34-year sentence for child sex offences
FAI passes motion supporting fulfilment of Nations League fixtures against Israel
THE FAI has passed a motion supporting the fulfilment of its upcoming Nations League fixtures with Israel. The games, both of which are set to be played at neutral venues, have been the subject of a campaign calling for them to be boycotted. The motion passed at tonight's EGM despite a meeting last November voting overwhelmingly in favour of submitting a motion to UEFA to … [Read more...] about FAI passes motion supporting fulfilment of Nations League fixtures against Israel
Arrest after Dublin assault leaves man in critical condition
GARDAÍ have made an arrest following a serious assault in Dublin that left a man in a critical condition. The incident occurred on Foley Street in Dublin city centre at around 11.40pm on Monday, however, it was not until 2am that the man was taken to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. Gardaí said the man had sustained serious injuries and remains in a critical … [Read more...] about Arrest after Dublin assault leaves man in critical condition
Senator blasts ‘disturbing’ rise in women’s deaths in Ireland after American woman dies in Co. Kerry
A SENATOR has blasted the 'disturbing' rise in women's deaths in Ireland after an American woman died in Co. Kerry. Patricia Stephenson of the Social Democrats was speaking after the death of Jamey Carney, who has been named locally after her body was discovered in her Killarney home on Tuesday. Gardaí investigating the death of the 43-year-old, who was originally from … [Read more...] about Senator blasts ‘disturbing’ rise in women’s deaths in Ireland after American woman dies in Co. Kerry