GARDAÍ have launched an investigation after a man in his 40s was shot dead in Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin this morning. The shooting occurred at around 8.30am at Patrician Park, Kill Avenue. A statement from gardaí said the body of the man remains at the scene but that a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. "The Coroner has been notified," added the … [Read more...] about Man in his 40s shot dead in Co. Dublin this morning
‘He embodied the Irish success story’: Tributes paid to late businessman and philanthropist Martin Naughton
TRIBUTES have been paid to Irish billionaire businessman and philanthropist Martin Naughton, who has passed away at the age of 87. Co. Louth native Mr Naughton, who founded the Glen Dimplex electronics company, became ill while travelling in the US with his wife, Carmel. A statement from his family on Saturday morning revealed he passed away at the Harborview Medical Center in … [Read more...] about ‘He embodied the Irish success story’: Tributes paid to late businessman and philanthropist Martin Naughton
Man in critical condition following Co. Dublin assault
A MAN is in a critical condition in hospital following a serious assault in Co. Dublin. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday in the Mulhuddart area. No one has yet been arrested in connection with the incident, while gardaí have appealed for anyone with information to come forward. "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in relation to a serious assault at … [Read more...] about Man in critical condition following Co. Dublin assault
Jail for Belfast man who caused death of pensioner while three times over the limit
A MAN who caused the death of a pensioner in a road traffic collision while he was almost three times over the drink-drive limit has been jailed. Delivery driver John Taggart, 36, mounted a traffic island in Belfast city centre before colliding with 70-year-old Paul Marshall at around 5.40pm on September 2, 2024. Mr Marshall was taken to hospital with 'catastrophic injuries' … [Read more...] about Jail for Belfast man who caused death of pensioner while three times over the limit
Dubliner Pico Lopes says memories ‘will last a lifetime’ as Cape Verde pipped by Argentina at World Cup
DUBLINER Pico Lopes says the memories of Cape Verde's World Cup adventure 'will last a lifetime' after the island nation were edged out by holders Argentina in the round of 32. The Shamrock Rovers defender, whose father is Cape Verdean, was one of the stars of the national side on its maiden World Cup appearance. The third-smallest nation to compete at the tournament drew 0-0 … [Read more...] about Dubliner Pico Lopes says memories ‘will last a lifetime’ as Cape Verde pipped by Argentina at World Cup