A YOUNG woman who was seriously injured in an assault in Tipperary last month has died in hospital. Gardaí have confirmed that Scarlett Faulkner died at Cork University Hospital (CUH) yesterday (April 13). “The Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course,” the police force said in a statement. Ms Faulkner, 29, was left with serious head … [Read more...] about Woman seriously injured in Tipperary assault dies in hospital
Pensioner dies following assault outside his Waterford home
A MAN has died after sustaining serious injuries in an assault outside his home in Waterford. The pensioner, who was aged in his 70s, was found seriously injured at the property in the townland of Cappagh in Dungarvan last night. He was later pronounced dead at the scene. “Shortly after 6pm on Monday 13th April, 2026 Gardaí and emergency services responded to an incident that … [Read more...] about Pensioner dies following assault outside his Waterford home
Man shot by masked gunman while walking home in Co. Derry
A MAN has been shot by a masked gunman while walking home in Co. Derry. The incident happened in the early hours of this morning in Coleraine. The man was taken to hospital for treatment after being shot in the hand, while police have launched an investigation. "It is reported that on Saturday night the victim was walking home around between 1am and 1.30am on the Bushmills Road … [Read more...] about Man shot by masked gunman while walking home in Co. Derry
Body of Liam Farrell exhumed as part of investigation into 87-year-old’s death
THE BODY of an 87-year-old man who was found dead in Co. Leitrim six years ago has been exhumed as gardaí continue to investigate the circumstances of his death. Liam Farrell was found dead outside his home in Rooskey on January 12, 2020 after visiting two local pubs the previous evening. Despite an initial ruling of a heart attack, Mr Farrell's family have continued to search … [Read more...] about Body of Liam Farrell exhumed as part of investigation into 87-year-old’s death
Man jailed over theft of rare Irish-themed Fabergé egg and watch
A MAN has been jailed over the theft of a rare Irish-themed Fabergé egg and watch, part of a set reportedly worth more than £2m. Enzo Conticello, 29, also known as Hakim Boudjenoune, was caught after being arrested in Belfast for a separate theft offence, during which he produced fake Irish identification. He has now been sentenced to two years and three months over the 2024 … [Read more...] about Man jailed over theft of rare Irish-themed Fabergé egg and watch