FORMER Dublin footballer Brian Fenton is set to join the panel for the new season of RTÉ’s The Sunday Game. The GAA star, who retired from the sport in 2024, has been confirmed among the punditry panel line-up, with RTÉ Sport describing him as “one of Gaelic football’s greatest ever players” and a “cornerstone of Dublin’s dominance”. “He will bring a wealth of experience and … [Read more...] about Dublin GAA star Brian Fenton joins The Sunday Game panel
Man who skipped bail extradited from Germany to stand trial in Northern Ireland
A MAN has been extradited from Germany to stand trial in Northern Ireland for offences which happened in 2018. The 29-year-old is charged with one offence of robbery and one offence of possession of an offensive weapon, in relation the incident in Portrush in November of that year. He was granted bail at Antrim Crown Court on March 29, 2023 but failed to show up for his trial … [Read more...] about Man who skipped bail extradited from Germany to stand trial in Northern Ireland
Teenage cyclist knocked off bike in hit and run collision
A TEENAGE boy was knocked off his bicycle in a collision with a car in Co. Antrim. The incident happened near the junction of Ballyboley Road and Donaghys Lane in Larne at around 1.40pm yesterday afternoon (April 8). The PSNI has launched an investigation into the incident. The incident happened at the junction of Ballyboley Road and Donaghys Lane “It was reported that a … [Read more...] about Teenage cyclist knocked off bike in hit and run collision
Approval granted for Galway City Ring Road following ‘prolonged planning process’
APPROVAL has been granted for a ring road in Galway city some 20 years after it was first applied for. Galway County Council confirmed this morning that An Coimisiún Pleanála has now granted approval for the N6 Galway City Ring Road (GCRR) project, which has been held up for two decades due to objections and legal challenges to the plans. In a statement made today, Galway City … [Read more...] about Approval granted for Galway City Ring Road following ‘prolonged planning process’
Police Ombudsman finds ‘no evidence’ of criminal wrongdoing by officer in Katie Simpson murder investigation
A REPORT by the Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland has found “no evidence’ of criminal wrongdoing by a police officer involved in the investigation into the murder of Katie Simpson. Ms Simpson, a 21-year-old showjumper from Tynan in Co. Armagh, died in Altnagelvin hospital in Derry in August 2020. Her death came almost a week after an incident in Gortnessy Meadows, … [Read more...] about Police Ombudsman finds ‘no evidence’ of criminal wrongdoing by officer in Katie Simpson murder investigation