A VIGIL has been held this evening following the deaths of three family members in a suspected murder-suicide in Co. Antrim. Police found the bodies of three people from the same family — a man, woman and a an eight-year-old girl — at a property in Ballymena on Monday. The PSNI said it believed there had been 'a double murder followed by a sudden death'. Commenting on the … [Read more...] about Vigil held after deaths of three family members in suspected murder-suicide in Co. Antrim
Woman and girl charged with murder of Scarlett Faulkner
A WOMAN and a teenage girl have been charged with the murder of Scarlett Faulkner. The 29-year-old mother-of-one passed away in hospital on April 13, three weeks after an alleged assault on the R494 at Birdhill, Co. Tipperary on March 21. A 40-year-old woman and a 17-year-old girl, neither of whom can be named for legal reasons, appeared at Nenagh District Court today. The … [Read more...] about Woman and girl charged with murder of Scarlett Faulkner
Police investigate ‘racist and misogynistic’ graffiti in Belfast
POLICE are investigating 'racist and misogynistic' graffiti that appeared in Belfast earlier this week. The graffiti, which appeared in the Sandy Row area of south Belfast, targeted ethnic minority groups as well as French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot. SDLP leader Claire Hanna criticised the graffiti, saying it normalised abuse. The graffiti on one wall read 'N****** out' and … [Read more...] about Police investigate ‘racist and misogynistic’ graffiti in Belfast
Gardaí renew appeal for information over murder of young Dublin man who went missing in 2009
GARDAÍ investigating the murder of a young Dublin man have issued a renewed appeal for information 17 years after he went missing. Paul 'Frank' Byrne, 20, from Tallaght was last seen in July 2009. A forestry worker discovered Mr Byrne's remains in a wooded area near Blessington, Co. Wicklow a year later. Gardaí are hoping that people's allegiances may have changed in the … [Read more...] about Gardaí renew appeal for information over murder of young Dublin man who went missing in 2009
Patrick Kielty to stay on as host of The Late Late Show
PRESENTER Patrick Kielty has signed a new contract committing to stay in his Late Late Show role until at least 2028. This month the star, who took over the show from outgoing presenter Ryan Tubridy in 2023, has signed a new three-year contract with RTÉ. He has agreed to stay on as the show's presenter until at least 2028, with his deal allowing for up to 30 shows per … [Read more...] about Patrick Kielty to stay on as host of The Late Late Show