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Funeral confirmed following death of ‘wonderfully gregarious’ businessman John Mullins

April 15, 2025 by

TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of Cork businessman John Mullins. The former CEO of Bord Gáis Energy, who was a long-term member of the Fine Gael party, has died, aged 57, following a short illness, it was confirmed yesterday. Originally from Bishopstown in Cork, the entrepreneur, who was the group chairman of solar energy firm Amarenco, was living in east Cork at … [Read more...] about Funeral confirmed following death of ‘wonderfully gregarious’ businessman John Mullins

Arrest made after man found dead at home in Donegal

April 15, 2025 by

GARDAÍ have made an arrest after a man’s body was found in Donegal. The man, who was found dead at his home in Killybegs, has been named locally as Eddie Friel. The incident happened in the seaside resort of Killybegs, Co. Donegal Mr Friel, who is aged in his 60s, was found dead at his bungalow in the Harbour View Drive estate at around 12.20pm on Sunday, April 13. Gardaí have … [Read more...] about Arrest made after man found dead at home in Donegal

Witness appeal as man who died in ride-on lawnmower collision named locally

April 15, 2025 by

GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a man was killed when he collided with a car while he was travelling on a ride-on lawnmower in Co. Tipperary. The man, aged in his 30s, has been named locally as Kieran McArdle, who was from Ballypatrick in Clonmel. His lawnmower collided with a car on the N76 at Kilcash Cross at around 9.50pm on April 11. He was … [Read more...] about Witness appeal as man who died in ride-on lawnmower collision named locally

Grounded in Russia, settled in Dublin: Irish aircraft lessors close in on claims

April 14, 2025 by

With billions of euro in aircraft stranded in post-invasion Russia, Dublin’s High Court has become the global battleground for aviation finance. The settlements mark a key moment for Ireland’s world-leading leasing sector — and a warning shot for future geopolitical risk Boeing 737-800 Pobeda Airlines at Pulkovo Airport (Saint Petersburg) in 2021 (image by Refrescool on … [Read more...] about Grounded in Russia, settled in Dublin: Irish aircraft lessors close in on claims

Man arrested in Northern Ireland due in court over fatal shooting in Durham

April 14, 2025 by

A MAN arrested in Northern Ireland on Friday is due in court today in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in Durham recently. A warrant was issued for Sean Reay, 29, of Stanley, following the death of Barry Dawson in the town last weekend. Mr Dawson, 60, was shot through the window of his home at around 5.20pm on Saturday, April 5 and despite the best efforts of … [Read more...] about Man arrested in Northern Ireland due in court over fatal shooting in Durham

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