A MAN who fled to Ireland after stabbing another man numerous times in a 'brutal and sustained' attack in Blackpool, Lancashire has been jailed for 30 years. Mohammed Alshafi, 26, left Craig Cardwell with 11 stab wounds, six broken ribs, a fractured cheek bone, punctured lungs and a spinal injury after the assault last October. Alshafi then went on the run, sparking a … [Read more...] about Attacker who fled to Ireland after stabbing man 11 times is jailed for 30 years
Lidl Ireland unveils Oasis-inspired jacket ahead of band’s Croke Park reunion shows
RETAILER Lidl Ireland has unveiled a jacket inspired by Oasis ahead of the band's forthcoming reunion shows at Croke Park next month. The 'Lidl by Lidl' jacket — a play on the band's 2002 hit Little By Little — goes on sale at 10am on Wednesday, with all proceeds going to charity. The garment was inspired by singer Liam Gallagher's collaboration with fashion brand Berghaus last … [Read more...] about Lidl Ireland unveils Oasis-inspired jacket ahead of band’s Croke Park reunion shows
Funeral of Brother Kevin hears how he was ‘fearless, relentless’ in pursuit of justice for poor
THE FUNERAL of Brother Kevin Crowley has heard how he was 'fearless [and] relentless' in his pursuit of justice for the poor in Ireland. The Capuchin friar, who founded the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin in 1969, was remembered at his funeral Mass at St Mary of the Angels church in Dublin on Saturday. After more than five decades, the centre he founded has gone from supporting … [Read more...] about Funeral of Brother Kevin hears how he was ‘fearless, relentless’ in pursuit of justice for poor
Police investigate possible link between ‘terrifying’ early-morning Belfast robberies
POLICE are investigating a possible link between three 'terrifying' early-morning street robberies in Belfast. In each of the incidents, which occurred on Saturday morning, the three victims were threatened by a number of men who claimed they were armed with a knife. Two of the victims were assaulted, with one requiring hospital treatment. "It is absolutely unacceptable that … [Read more...] about Police investigate possible link between ‘terrifying’ early-morning Belfast robberies
Richard Harris ‘homecoming’ exhibition opens in Co. Limerick
A NEW exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of Irish actor Richard Harris has opened in his native Co. Limerick. 'From Dickie to Richard — Richard Harris: Role of a Lifetime' offers a unique glimpse inside the life of the award-winning actor and global star, who never lost his deep connection to his hometown. Described as a 'homecoming' for the late actor, who passed away … [Read more...] about Richard Harris ‘homecoming’ exhibition opens in Co. Limerick