IRISHMAN Tony Walker is a keen uilleann piper and flute player with roots in Tipperary. But his life in Britain took a turn for the worse when his wife died following a long illness. His wife Maria Czernec Walker was a Ukrainian. Tony then made the decision to raise money for Ambulances for Ukraine by travelling over 1,000 miles along the roads of Britain on his bicycle — a … [Read more...] about Irishman launches campaign to fund ambulances for Ukraine in memory of wife
Concern for wellbeing of teenager missing from Meath for four days
A PUBLIC appeal for information has been issued to help find a teenager who has been missing from Co. Meath for four days. Tymofi Petrov was reported missing from The Ward area on Monday, October 20. Gardaí are concerned for the 16-year-old’s wellbeing, they said in a statement issued today. Missing Tymofi Petrov was last seen on Monday The teenager is described as being … [Read more...] about Concern for wellbeing of teenager missing from Meath for four days
Woman who saved teenager from house fire honoured with bravery award
A WOMAN who entered a home that was on fire to rescue a teenager trapped inside has been honoured for her bravery. Belfast woman Naomi Mainwaring was working from home, during Storm Eowyn, on January 24 when a neighbour knocked on her door asking for help. The woman had been searching for her 13-year-old grandson after a fire started in her kitchen but could not find him. Ms … [Read more...] about Woman who saved teenager from house fire honoured with bravery award
Police name man who died following incident outside bar in Co. Armagh
POLICE have named a man who died following an incident outside a bar in Co. Armagh. Officers were called to the William Street area of Lurgan at around 1am on October 19 where it was reported that a man had fallen while attempting to re-enter a bar. Robert Paczkowski died following an incident outside a bar in Co. Armagh He was treated for injuries to his head at the scene of … [Read more...] about Police name man who died following incident outside bar in Co. Armagh
Teenager given community service order in connection with Belfast riots
A TEENAGER has been sentenced for his involvement in riots which erupted in Belfast in last year. Diego Audley, of Mahee Close in the Belvoir estate area of south Belfast, was sentenced at Belfast Crown Court yesterday for his role in the disorder in the city in summer 2024. The 19-year-old pleaded guilty to riot and riotous behaviour at earlier hearings and was sentenced to a … [Read more...] about Teenager given community service order in connection with Belfast riots