A MAN will appear in a Belfast court today charged with murder and attempted murder. The 50-year-old was arrested in north Belfast on Tusday (May 13) following a search by the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team. He has since been charged with the attempted murder of taxi driver Sean O'Reilly, who was killed in the Bell Steel Manor area of west Belfast, and the murder of Danny … [Read more...] about Man charged with murder and attempted murder in Belfast
Family of murder victim pay tribute to ‘proud Irishman’ who died after being robbed in London
THE FAMILY of an elderly Irishman who died after being robbed in London have paid tribute to their 'funny and charming' loved one. John Mackey, 87, was taken to hospital following the incident in Goodchild Road in the Manor House district of Hackney shortly before 6pm on Tuesday, May 6. Sadly, the Co. Kilkenny native passed away in hospital two days later. Peter Augustine, 58, … [Read more...] about Family of murder victim pay tribute to ‘proud Irishman’ who died after being robbed in London
Fundraiser to support families of Buncrana teenagers raises more than €37,000
A FUNDRAISER to support the families of two teenagers who died in Co. Donegal at the weekend has raised more than €37,000. Emmanuel Familola, 16, and Matt Sibanda, 18, died after getting into difficulty in the water at Buncrana on Saturday. Emmanuel was rescued from the water but sadly passed away later in hospital, while the body of Matt was recovered from the water between … [Read more...] about Fundraiser to support families of Buncrana teenagers raises more than €37,000
Mother says there is ‘no justice’ as driver sentenced over death of two girls in Co. Monaghan collision
A WOMAN whose daughter and her best friend died in a collision on the way to their debs ball has said there is 'no justice' after the driver was jailed for seven years. Theresa McCann was speaking outside Monaghan Circuit Court today after 61-year-old Anthony McGinn was sentenced over the collision, which occurred on July 31, 2023. Ms McCann's daughter Kiea, 17, and her best … [Read more...] about Mother says there is ‘no justice’ as driver sentenced over death of two girls in Co. Monaghan collision
Garda slam ‘completely inaccurate’ social media content relating to death of Garda Kevin Flatley
AN GARDA SÍOCHÁNA has condemned social media content relating to the death of Garda Kevin Flatley, branding it 'completely inaccurate'. Garda Flatley, 49, died after he was struck by a motorcycle on the R132 in Lanestown in North County Dublin on Sunday as he performed speed checks. The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital in a serious condition. In a statement … [Read more...] about Garda slam ‘completely inaccurate’ social media content relating to death of Garda Kevin Flatley