POLICE investigating the murder of a pensioner in Co. Antrim more than 50 years ago have made a public appeal for information. Retired farmer Joseph Leitch lived alone in The Craigs, Cullybackey. His body was found at his home on the evening of April 22, 1972. It was later confirmed that he died from gunshot wounds. Joseph Leith was murdered in 1972 (Pic: PSNI) Police … [Read more...] about Police appeal for information over 1972 murder of retired farmer Joseph Leitch
Tests confirm protected bird found dead in Co. Down was ‘deliberately poisoned’
AN investigation has been launched after tests confirmed that a red kite which was found dead in Co. Down had been deliberately poisoned. The bird, which is a legally protected bird of prey, was found dead in Loughbrickland at the end of December 2024. It was found on land in the Tullymore Road area. Testing has now confirmed that it died by “what is believed to be targeted … [Read more...] about Tests confirm protected bird found dead in Co. Down was ‘deliberately poisoned’
Man arrested after being caught with gun in taxi
A MAN has been arrested after being caught with a gun while in a Dublin taxi. Gardaí stopped the cab while on routine patrol in Turvey Avenue, Inchicore on June 24, after seeing two “males of interest” entering the vehicle. When the car stopped the officers “were met by a strong smell of cannabis” the police force said in a statement. Both men were searched and one of them was … [Read more...] about Man arrested after being caught with gun in taxi
Ireland’s first jihadist attack confirmed as EU report warns of rising extremism
IRELAND has officially recorded its first jihadist terrorist attack, following confirmation of the incident by An Garda Síochána in a newly released European Union terrorism report. The 2025 Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (TE-SAT), published by Europol, cites a knife attack on a Defence Forces chaplain in Galway last August as part of a broader rise in jihadism across … [Read more...] about Ireland’s first jihadist attack confirmed as EU report warns of rising extremism
Call to action as new research reveals barriers to disability sports in Ireland
NEW research has revealed striking inequalities in access to Para sports in Ireland. The report found girls and those who become disabled in later life face more challenging pathways when attempting to access disability sports. The far-reaching study, a collaboration between the University of Limerick and Paralympics Ireland, examined the lived experience of Para athletes and … [Read more...] about Call to action as new research reveals barriers to disability sports in Ireland