BOXER Katie Taylor, musician Sharon Shannon and author Colm Tóibín have all received honorary degrees from Trinity College Dublin. The Irish icons, who are all leaders in their respective fields, were among five people to receive the awards at a ceremony held at the university this month. Colm Tóibín, TCD Chancellor Mary McAleese, Sister Helen Prejean, Baroness Helena Kennedy, … [Read more...] about Katie Taylor, Sharon Shannon and Colm Tóibín awarded honorary degrees from TCD
Man tied up and strangled with towel in Belfast assault
A MAN has been left with facial injuries after a serious assault in Belfast. The incident happened in the New Lodge Road area of the city on June 21. “At around 9:20pm, it was reported to police that a man in his 20s was tied up inside a property in the area and was assaulted by two men,” the PSNI’s Detective Inspector McCartan said. “It was reported that the male was strangled … [Read more...] about Man tied up and strangled with towel in Belfast assault
Politicians praise victims’ ‘courage’ as Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of historic child sex offences
FORMER DUP leader Jeffery Donaldson has been found guilty of multiple historic child sex offences including rape. Following a four-week trial at Newry Crown Court, the 63-year-old has been found guilty of one count of rape, 13 indecent assaults and four counts of gross indecency against two women. The court heard that the crimes took place between 1985 and 2008, when the women … [Read more...] about Politicians praise victims’ ‘courage’ as Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of historic child sex offences
Witness appeal after child dies in Co. Mayo collision
A CHILD has died after being struck by a car in Co. Mayo. The collision happened on the N59 at Eskeragh in Crossmolina, near Ballina at around 11.20am on Sunday morning, June 21. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was taken to the mortuary at Mayo University Hospital where a post-mortem is due to take place. Gardaí have urged anyone who may have witnessed the … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after child dies in Co. Mayo collision
Witness appeal after petrol bomb attack on home with three people inside
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a petrol bomb attack on a home in Co. Down. Officers were called to the incident in Downpatrick in the early hours of yesterday morning (June 22). The incident happened in Pound Lane, Downpatrick “We received a report at around 12.25am this morning that two men, dressed in dark clothing, with hoods up and their faces … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after petrol bomb attack on home with three people inside