TRIBUTES have been paid to the architect and television presenter Hugh Wallace who has died at the age of 68. The star’s husband Martin Corbett confirmed his death in a social media post earlier this week. “It is with deep sadness and shock that I share the news that my beloved husband and soulmate, Hugh Wallace, passed away suddenly at home last night,” he said in the … [Read more...] about Funeral details confirmed for architect and tv presenter Hugh Wallace
Anniversary appeal 25 years after murdered Sandra Collins disappeared from Mayo
AN ANNIVERSARY appeal has been issued today for information on the murder of Mayo woman Sandra Collins. The 28-year-old was last seen on the night of Monday, December 4, 2000 in Killala. She was seen at around 11pm at the Country Kitchen on George’s Street. Her fleece was discovered five days later but no further trace of Miss Collins was ever found and the case was … [Read more...] about Anniversary appeal 25 years after murdered Sandra Collins disappeared from Mayo
Man extradited to Lithuania for child human trafficking offences
A MAN has been extradited from Northern Ireland to Lithuania over child human trafficking offences. The 25-year-old is wanted to stand trial for a number of human trafficking offences involving children which happened in Taurage County, Lithuania in July 2020. He was arrested in Templepatrick in Co. Antrim on June 2, 2024 and was extradited to Lithuania today. “We continue to … [Read more...] about Man extradited to Lithuania for child human trafficking offences
Here’s how you can watch the winter solstice at Newgrange from the comfort of home
YOU can watch the winter solstice at one of Ireland’s ancient landmarks from the comfort of your home. The annual display will be livestreamed from Newgrange in Co. Meath when it takes place later this month – meaning you don’t even have to move from your armchair to view it. The Irish landmark has long been associated with the shortest day and longest night of the year due to … [Read more...] about Here’s how you can watch the winter solstice at Newgrange from the comfort of home
Witness appeal after driver dies following collision in Cork
GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a driver died in a collision in Cork city. The single vehicle incident happened at the Sarsfield Roundabout in Wilton at around 1.50pm yesterday afternoon. The driver, a man aged in his 50’s, was taken to Cork University Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. A post-mortem examination is due to take place. Officers … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after driver dies following collision in Cork