A MAN was left with multiple injuries after he attempted to confront intruders who had forced entry into his Co. Antrim home. The man was assaulted as he tried to stop three masked men who had entered his house in Newtownabbey at around 11.30pm on the evening of Sunday, July 6. “Shortly after 11.30pm, a report was received that three masked men forced entry to a house in the … [Read more...] about Man needed hospital treatment after confronting masked burglars in his home
First ever survey of Irish people across the globe launched in London
THE first ever survey of the Irish community worldwide has been launched in London. Ireland’s Diaspora Minister Neale Richmond revealed the Global Irish Survey while in the capital yesterday for a series of meetings with members of the community. “Over the last six months, I have heard first hand from many remarkable members of our diaspora on the challenges and opportunities … [Read more...] about First ever survey of Irish people across the globe launched in London
Drugs and cash seized in raid on property in Derry
POLICE seized cash and drugs worth more than £6k following a raid on a property in Derry city. PSNI officers seized suspected class A, B and C drugs, with a total estimated street value of approximately £6,400, during the operation, which took place yesterday (July 7). “Along with the seizure of suspected drugs, which including cocaine, officers from Foyleside and The Moor … [Read more...] about Drugs and cash seized in raid on property in Derry
Man dies in hospital following assault at house in Dublin
AN investigation is underway after a man who was assaulted at a house in Dublin later died in hospital. Gardaí were called to the property in the Shancastle area of Dublin 22 at around 5.50am yesterday morning (July 7). The man, aged in his 30s, was found unresponsive at the house. Flowers left outside the property where the man was fatally assaulted in Dublin (Pics: … [Read more...] about Man dies in hospital following assault at house in Dublin
‘You will die in prison’: Man, 92, jailed for rape and murder of Louisa Dunne in 1967
A MAN aged 92 has been jailed for the rape and murder of Louisa Dunne in Bristol 58 years ago. Mrs Dunne, the elderly widow of Irishman John Dunne, was found dead in her home in Britannia Road, Easton, in June 1967. Ryland Headley, of Clarence Road in Ipswich, denied the offences but a jury unanimously found him guilty of rape and guilty of murder by a majority of 10 to … [Read more...] about ‘You will die in prison’: Man, 92, jailed for rape and murder of Louisa Dunne in 1967