Dublin man Ian Kidney, 37, has been jailed for seven years following Garda seizures of over €3 million worth of cocaine and cannabis. The court heard how Mr. Kidney developed a dependency on prescription medication following a workplace accident a number of years ago and how this had evolved into a cycle of drug addiction and debt. Prior to this investigation, Mr. Kidney had no … [Read more...] about Man jailed for €3 million worth of drugs possession
Family of missing Dublin woman want access to unseen CCTV footage
Despite 14 years of searching, family believe key evidence can still emerge Berna Fidan 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 … [Read more...] about Family of missing Dublin woman want access to unseen CCTV footage
Taoiseach holds ‘warm and substantial’ meeting with President Zelensky
THE Taoiseach has met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his brief stop off at Shannon Airport this afternoon. The Taoiseach was there to welcome President Zelensky as he flew into Shannon Airport Micheál Martin welcomed President Zelensky as he arrived at the Co. Clare airport on route to the US for a meeting with President Trump. The pair enjoyed a 'warm and … [Read more...] about Taoiseach holds ‘warm and substantial’ meeting with President Zelensky
Rugby greats O’Mahony, Healy and Murray will retire after Six Nations competition
THREE of Ireland’s most decorated rugby players have announced their intention to retire from the national side following the Six Nations competition. Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray all boast decorated careers in the sport. Former Ireland captain O’Mahony and Healy, who is Ireland’s current most capped international, have confirmed they will retire from … [Read more...] about Rugby greats O’Mahony, Healy and Murray will retire after Six Nations competition
Belfast shooting victim denied travel for emergency surgery
A TAXI driver who was shot last Sunday in Belfast has been denied travel to Scotland for specialist surgery, according to his solicitor. Sean O’Reilly, 49, was shot twice in the Dunmurry area of West Belfast in an attack which police believe was linked to an ongoing feud between dissident republican factions in the city. Mr. O’Reilly’s solicitor, Peter Corrigan of Phoenix Law, … [Read more...] about Belfast shooting victim denied travel for emergency surgery