A DOMESTIC abuser who severely beat his partner and locked her in his house overnight has been jailed. Derek McManus was sentenced yesterday at Laganside Crown Court for domestic abuse offences, grievous bodily harm with intent and common assault. The 54-year-old, who hails from Limavady in Co. Derry, was sentenced to three years and two and a half months in prison and three … [Read more...] about Jail for domestic abuser whose victim required emergency brain surgery after ‘horrific attack’
Cyclist dies in hospital following Mayo collision
A CYCLIST has died in hospital after being involved in a collision in Co. Mayo. The man, aged in his 50s, collided with a vehicle on the N84 at Carrowkeel at around 9pm last night. He was taken to University College Hospital Galway where he was later pronounced dead. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to contact them. “Road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) … [Read more...] about Cyclist dies in hospital following Mayo collision
Murder investigation underway after woman’s body found in Killarney
A MURDER investigation is underway after a woman’s body was discovered at a home in Co. Kerry. The body was found at a domestic residence in Muckross Road, Killarney on July 7, Gardaí have confirmed. A postmortem has now been completed, the results of which have not been shared, and the probe into the incident has since been upgraded to a murder investigation. The police force … [Read more...] about Murder investigation underway after woman’s body found in Killarney
‘Momentous day’: Landmark cancer survivor legislation passes in Ireland
NEW legislation which gives cancer survivors the ‘right to be forgotten’ has been passed in Ireland. The landmark law, titled the Insurance (Disregard of Certain Medical History and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026, which has become known as the ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ legislation, passed through the Oireachtas this week. It means, for the first time under Irish law, … [Read more...] about ‘Momentous day’: Landmark cancer survivor legislation passes in Ireland
Dublin’s new Lord Mayor promises to prioritise public safety
THE newly elected Lord Mayor of Dublin has confirmed ensuring public safety in the city will be among the priorities of his time in office. Fianna Fáil Councillor Daryl Barron was officially installed as the 359th Lord Mayor of Dublin last week, succeeding outgoing Lord Mayor, Councillor Ray McAdam. Lord Mayor of Dublin Daryl Barron pictured with his wife Orla and one-year-old … [Read more...] about Dublin’s new Lord Mayor promises to prioritise public safety