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Man jailed for six years for ‘cowardly’ one-punch attack that claimed life of beloved family man

July 19, 2026 by

A MAN has been jailed for six years over a 'cowardly' one-punch attack that claimed the life of a beloved family man. John McGarry, 63, of Broom Close, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough was knocked to the ground during the attack in the city in the early hours of August 30, 2025. Mr McGarry, who previously lived in London and was of Irish heritage, never regained consciousness and died … [Read more...] about Man jailed for six years for ‘cowardly’ one-punch attack that claimed life of beloved family man

Pub pays tribute to young woman who died in Belfast collision

July 19, 2026 by

A BELFAST pub has paid tribute to a young woman who died following a road traffic collision earlier this week. The Thirsty Goat in the city's Cathedral Quarter said staff member Raven Adams was loved by colleagues and customers for her 'kindness, laughter, dedication and warm smile'. The pub is set to close its doors on the day of Ms Adams' funeral in Dublin on Tuesday as a … [Read more...] about Pub pays tribute to young woman who died in Belfast collision

Three teenagers hospitalised after car driven at people in Co. Dublin

July 19, 2026 by

THREE teenagers have been hospitalised after a car was driven at a group of people in Co. Dublin in Saturday. The incident, footage of which was shared widely on social media, occurred on the Harbour Road in Skerries. A statement from gardaí said they responded to reports of a public order incident in the area. "At approximately 9.30pm a large number of youths gathered and a … [Read more...] about Three teenagers hospitalised after car driven at people in Co. Dublin

Police name young man who died in Co. Antrim collision

July 19, 2026 by

POLICE have named a young man who died in a road-traffic collision in Co. Antrim as 26-year-old Jamie Fleming from the Ballyclare area. Mr Fleming passed away following a two-vehicle collision in the Doagh area on Friday. "Police received a report at around 1.40pm of a collision involving a blue Yamaha motorcycle and a blue Skoda Enyaq in the Ballymena Road area of Doagh at the … [Read more...] about Police name young man who died in Co. Antrim collision

Co. Donegal school pays tribute following death of ‘much-loved’ young teacher

July 19, 2026 by

A SCHOOL in Co. Donegal has paid tribute to a young teacher who passed away suddenly this week. Róisín McKelvey from Terhillion, Termon died unexpectedly on Thursday at the age of 29. Her funeral is due to take place this evening. Scoil Cholmcille in Letterkenny, where Ms McKelvey worked, paid tribute to her in a post on the school's Facebook page. "It is with profound sadness … [Read more...] about Co. Donegal school pays tribute following death of ‘much-loved’ young teacher

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