A MAN from Belfast has been sentence to 23 years for the rape and abuse of three young boys. Stephen-Lee McIlvenny, 21, from west Belfast, befriended his victims before abusing and blackmailing them into complying. One one occasion, he assaulted one of his victims in the street after they tried to distance themselves from McIlvenny, leaving the youngster with a bleed on the … [Read more...] about Belfast man handed 23-year sentence for rape and abuse of young boys
Man hospitalised following Co. Tyrone arson attack
A MAN has been taken to hospital following an arson attack on a home in Co. Tyrone. The incident took place in the Riverview Park area of Omagh in the early hours of Saturday morning. Police have bow appealed for information over the blaze, which they are treating as arson with intent to endanger life. "At approximately 2.55am, we received a report of a fire at a property in … [Read more...] about Man hospitalised following Co. Tyrone arson attack
Family of missing Dublin woman want access to unseen CCTV footage
THE London-based family of a missing Dublin woman have asked gardaí to allow them to examine unseen CCTV footage that they believe could hold the key to solving the baffling case. Esra Uyrun, a 38-year-old mother-of-one, was last seen leaving her home in Clondalkin, west Dublin, on the morning of February 23, 2011. Her car, a silver Renault Twingo, was later found in a car park … [Read more...] about Family of missing Dublin woman want access to unseen CCTV footage
Cocaine worth €100k found in Limerick home
GARDAÍ have seized 1.5kg of suspected cocaine following a raid on a home in Co. Limerick. The drugs, which are estimated to have a street value of €105k, were discovered as part of ongoing operations targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the county. Gardaí attached to the Divisional Drugs Unit, assisted by members of the Armed Support Unit, carried out the search at a … [Read more...] about Cocaine worth €100k found in Limerick home
Joint statement by Taoiseach and Prime Minister gives key commitments on strengthening British-Irish relations
A JOINT statement has been issued by Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Prime Minister Keir Starmer outlining their commitments to strengthen relations between Britain and Ireland. The pair issued the document, which consists of more than 30 pledges designed to improve the ties between the two nations, after attending the first UK-Ireland Summit which took place in Liverpool … [Read more...] about Joint statement by Taoiseach and Prime Minister gives key commitments on strengthening British-Irish relations