FUNERAL details have been confirmed for a woman who was found dead in Derry. PSNI detectives are investigating the sudden death of the woman, who was in the Kilrea area on March 9, who has since been named as mother-of-one Jolene McDaid. In a statement, Ms McDaid’s family said she will be “lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle”. They added that Ms … [Read more...] about Funeral confirmed for woman found dead in Derry
Taoiseach hails US as a ‘steadfast friend of Ireland’ during meeting with Vice President JD Vance
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin hailed America as a 'steadfast friend of Ireland' in a speech during a meeting with US Vice President JD Vance. Mr Martin and his wife Mary met with Mr Vance and his wife Usha at the Vice President's residence in Washington for a breakfast this morning. Mr Martin is visiting the US for St Patrick's Day and cited the country as being the birthplace of … [Read more...] about Taoiseach hails US as a ‘steadfast friend of Ireland’ during meeting with Vice President JD Vance
Taoiseach cites Ireland’s ‘historic’ relationship with America during meeting with President Trump
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has cited Ireland's 'historic' relationship with America during a bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House. Trump said that Ireland, as part of the European Union, had taken advantage of America, with many US companies lured to the Emerald Isle by low corporate tax rates. However, the president told Mr Martin — who is visiting … [Read more...] about Taoiseach cites Ireland’s ‘historic’ relationship with America during meeting with President Trump
Renewed appeal for information after gardaí identify body found in Dublin canal
GARDAÍ are renewing their appeal for witnesses following the discovery of a man's body in a canal in Dublin at the weekend. The body was found in the Grand Canal at Coolscuddan, Newcastle, Co. Dublin on Saturday morning, March 8. Investigators revealed today that the man, aged in his 20s, has since been identified. Gardaí today thanked the public for their assistance to date … [Read more...] about Renewed appeal for information after gardaí identify body found in Dublin canal
Co. Down woman, 79, jailed over historical sexual abuse of 12-year-old boy
AN ELDERLY woman has been jailed over the historic sexual abuse of a young boy. Hazel Templeton, 79, from the Comber area, sexually assaulted the 12-year-old between July 1, 1984 and August 31, 1984. At Laganside Court on Tuesday, she was sentenced to two years and nine months, with half of her sentence to be served on licence. She was also placed on the sex offenders' register … [Read more...] about Co. Down woman, 79, jailed over historical sexual abuse of 12-year-old boy