A MURDER investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Co. Tyrone. Stephen Holmes, 31, was the victim of a serious assault in the Beechmount Village area of Strabane at around 3.15am on Monday, February 3. He sadly passed away in hospital on Saturday as a result of his injuries. A 31-year-old man was arrested on Monday in connection with the incident and … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched following death of man in Co. Tyrone
Concern for woman missing from Co. Kilkenny
GARDAÍ are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a woman missing from Co. Kilkenny. Fiona Booth, 50, was reported missing from her home in Gowran on Friday, February 7. Ms Booth is described as being approximately 5' 5" in height, of slim build, with blonde hair. It is not known what she was wearing when she was last seen in Gowran on Tuesday, February 4 … [Read more...] about Concern for woman missing from Co. Kilkenny
Solidarity between families of victims of Omagh bombing and Stardust tragedies
FAMILIES bereaved in Dublin's Stardust fire tragedy in 1981 have shown solidarity with Omagh bombing survivors at their Public Inquiry. Travelling with the Dublin campaigners from the capital, I was told of their determination to support the Tyrone families. Gertrude Barrett's 17-year-old son Michael was among 48 killed in the notorious St Valentine's Ball blaze on 14 February … [Read more...] about Solidarity between families of victims of Omagh bombing and Stardust tragedies
Croke Park poised to host Ireland’s first NFL game
CROKE Park in Dublin is on the brink of making history as Ireland’s first-ever NFL game is poised to take place later this year. Government officials were briefed last week on a proposal to bring a Pittsburgh Steelers fixture to the GAA headquarter, with speculation mounting that the Steelers could face off against the Green Bay Packers this September. Discussions are ongoing, … [Read more...] about Croke Park poised to host Ireland’s first NFL game
Omagh Bombing Inquiry continues
THE Omagh Bombing Inquiry began formally this month. The inquiry, an independent statutory public inquiry, is looking at whether the deadliest incident that took place during the Troubles could reasonably have been prevented by the authorities. The car bomb in Omagh was claimed by IRA splinter group The Real IRA, who opposed the Good Friday Agreement. In the initial sessions … [Read more...] about Omagh Bombing Inquiry continues