IRISH jockey Michael O'Sullivan has passed away, just over a week after he suffered a fall at Thurles. The 24-year-old Cork native and his mount Wee Charlie were among three fallers at the final fence during the second race on the card last Thursday, February 6. The remaining races were cancelled as O'Sullivan was airlifted to Cork University Hospital, where he was being … [Read more...] about Irish jockey Michael O’Sullivan dies a week on from fall at Thurles
Six arrested as part of operation targeting organised crime gang in Dublin
SIX people have been arrested as part of an investigation into an organised crime gang in west Dublin. The arrests followed searches of a number of homes in the greater Blanchardstown area on Saturday morning. RTÉ News reports that the operation follows the reported abduction and torture of a man last week, with one of the houses searched believed to be where he was held. More … [Read more...] about Six arrested as part of operation targeting organised crime gang in Dublin
Two children among six people rescued from Dublin home after suspected arson attack
TWO children were among six people rescued from a fire at a Dublin home in an incident gardaí are treating as arson. The blaze occurred at a residence on Cherry Orchard Avenue, Ballyfermot, in the early hours of Saturday morning. Gardaí have now appealed for witnesses to the incident, which caused extensive damage to the property. "At approximately 4.35am, gardaí from the … [Read more...] about Two children among six people rescued from Dublin home after suspected arson attack
Organisers look to future as Birmingham St Patrick’s Parade is postponed
THE ORGANISERS of the St Patrick's Parade in Birmingham have vowed to 'keep the spirit of the Irish community alive' in the city after this year's event was postponed. The parade, traditionally one of the biggest in Britain, was scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 16. However, a statement from organisers said that issues around resources and finances meant they were unable … [Read more...] about Organisers look to future as Birmingham St Patrick’s Parade is postponed
Arrest made after man attacked with crowbar in Belfast
POLICE investigating a reported assault in Belfast during which a man was attacked with a crowbar have made an arrest. It follows an incident in the city centre during the early hours of Thursday. "We received a report that sometime between 2am and 3am, a white-and-black-coloured Audi pulled up outside a licensed premises in the Patterson's Place area," said Sergeant Young of … [Read more...] about Arrest made after man attacked with crowbar in Belfast