A JOINT funeral has taken place for three family members killed in Co. Louth last week. Mark O’Connor, 54, his wife Louise O’Connor, 56, and their 27-year-old son Evan O’Connor were found dead at their home in Drumgowna, Tallanstown on Monday, September 29. Their funeral took place this morning at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dundalk, with private cremations to follow. Mourners … [Read more...] about Mourners pay respects at funeral of family killed in Co. Louth tragedy
Two men jailed for carrying out ‘calculated and cold-blooded execution’ in broad daylight
TWO men have been jailed for murdering a man in broad daylight in Co. Down. Malcolm McKeown, 54, was shot dead in Waringstown in August 2019. Jake O’Brien, 31, from Rectory Road in Lurgan and Andrew Martin, 30, of Bridge Street in Banbridge, were both found guilty of his murder, and also the possession of firearms, earlier this year. They appeared before Antrim Crown Court … [Read more...] about Two men jailed for carrying out ‘calculated and cold-blooded execution’ in broad daylight
Chicken cull after suspected bird flu case found on Co. Tyrone farm
THOUSANDS of chickens will be culled on a commerical farm in Co. Tyrone after a suspected case of bird flu was detected. The Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) for Northern Ireland, Brian Dooher has confirmed that all poultry on the site will be humanely culled following the incident. “A suspect case of notifiable avian influenza was reported on October 3 and initial results … [Read more...] about Chicken cull after suspected bird flu case found on Co. Tyrone farm
Investigation launched after body found in burning car
AN investigation is underway after human remains were found in a burning car in north Dublin. Gardaí were called to the scene on the Killeek Bridge in Killeek Lane at around 11am yesterday morning (October 6). Gardaí pictured at the scene where a body was discovered in a burnt-out car (Pic: Rolling News) Emergency services also attended the incident, where the Dublin Fire … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after body found in burning car
Irish fishing industry in crisis as drastic quota cuts threaten thousands of jobs
IRELAND'S fishing industry is sounding the alarm after EU fishing advisors proposed major reductions in key fish quotas for 2026. The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES), which advises the EU on sustainable fish stock levels, has recommended a 70% reduction in the mackerel quota, 41% in blue whiting, and 22% in boarfish. These species are among the most … [Read more...] about Irish fishing industry in crisis as drastic quota cuts threaten thousands of jobs