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
Texan billionaire’s private whiskey distillery plan in Kilkenny causes backlash
A PROPOSAL by Texas billionaire Kelcy Warren to build a private whiskey distillery on the grounds of Castletown Cox has drawn criticism from locals, who argue the project could disrupt the quiet rural character of the area. Warren is the chairman of US-based pipeline giant Energy Transfer and estimated to be worth over €7bn. The plans submitted show he intends to convert … [Read more...] about Texan billionaire’s private whiskey distillery plan in Kilkenny causes backlash
Family pays tribute after ‘cherished’ cyclist dies following collision with car
THE family of a cyclist who died following a collision with a car have paid tribute to him. Jason O’Hanlon, from Hitchin in Hertfordshire, died after the electric bike he was riding collided with a white BMW. The incident happened at around 2pm on October 13 along Purwell Lane towards the junction with Willian Road. The 46-year-old, who was taken to hospital for treatment of … [Read more...] about Family pays tribute after ‘cherished’ cyclist dies following collision with car
Author Cónal Creedon ‘privileged’ to receive Pride of Cork Award
NOVELIST Cónal Creedon has received a Pride of Cork Award recognising his ‘contribution to the arts’. The Cork-born author, who is also an award-winning playwright, documentary filmmaker and collaborative artist, received his award at a ceremony held at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa in Cork on October 19. “Last night was fabulous – such a positive atmosphere - it is a … [Read more...] about Author Cónal Creedon ‘privileged’ to receive Pride of Cork Award
Second night of violence in Dublin; 24 arrested, 17 charged, two Gardaí injured
TWO Irish police officers were injured and 24 people arrested during a second consecutive night of violent unrest outside a Dublin hotel that houses asylum seekers. 17 people have now been charged with public order offences. The clashes occurred at the Citywest complex in southwest Dublin, where bottles, bricks and fireworks were hurled at Gardaí maintaining a security … [Read more...] about Second night of violence in Dublin; 24 arrested, 17 charged, two Gardaí injured