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PSNI appeal for information after body recovered in search for Belfast man missing in Spain

January 8, 2025 by

THE PSNI have appealed for information after a body was recovered in Spain during searches for missing Belfast man John George. The family of the 37-year-old raised the alarm on December 18 after he failed to return from a holiday in Alicante. Formal identification has yet to take place but Mr George's family believe clothing and tattoos on the body found yesterday indicate it … [Read more...] about PSNI appeal for information after body recovered in search for Belfast man missing in Spain

Seventeen people died on Irish roads over Christmas holidays

January 7, 2025 by

A TOTAL of 17 people were killed on Irish roads over the Christmas holidays data released by An Garda Síochána today has revealed. The police force conducted a road traffic enforcement operation throughout the festive period which began on November 29, 2024 and continued until yesterday (January 6). During the time there were 17 fatalities on roads across Ireland and 85 serious … [Read more...] about Seventeen people died on Irish roads over Christmas holidays

Missing person appeal for man last seen six years ago stood down as remains found

January 7, 2025 by

A MISSING person’s appeal for a man who was last seen six years ago has been stood down following the discovery of remains. Tomas Martinkus, was reported missing from his home in Strokestown, Co. Roscommon more than six years ago. The 29-year-old was last seen at around 5am on December 19, 2018. Tomas Martinkus was last seen in December 2018 Today Gardaí have confirmed that … [Read more...] about Missing person appeal for man last seen six years ago stood down as remains found

Justice Minister ‘disappointed’ as barristers strike gets underway in Northern Ireland

January 7, 2025 by

NORTHERN IRELAND’S Justice Minister Naomi Long has expressed her “disappointment” as criminal barristers across the country commenced industrial action this week. As of yesterday (January 6) they have withdrawn from all legally-aided Crown Court cases for four weeks in a row over legal aid. In a statement the Bar of Northern Ireland said: “Criminal Bar Association (CBA) members … [Read more...] about Justice Minister ‘disappointed’ as barristers strike gets underway in Northern Ireland

British Government appeal against Sean Brown murder inquiry will be fast-tracked

January 7, 2025 by

AN appeal against a ruling ordering a public inquiry to be held into the murder of Sean Brown will be heard next week. Last month a judge ordered the British Government to set up the inquiry into the murder of the GAA official in Derry more than 25 years ago. Mr Brown, 62, was murdered by loyalists in 1997. He had been locking the gates of the Bellaghy Wolf Tones GAA club when … [Read more...] about British Government appeal against Sean Brown murder inquiry will be fast-tracked

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On this day in 1818, Irish Opera singer Catherine Hayes was born in Limerick. Hayes had a house cleaning position at Lord Limerick’s house. There Dr. Knox, Bishop of Limerick for the Church of Ireland, overheard her singing. He launched her career and arranged her education. She went on to study in Paris and Milan for five years. Hayes made her debut at the Italian Opera in Marseilles in May of 1845. She became one of the most sought after opera singers in Europe. She returned to Ireland during the Great Famine and gave a performance of Bellini’s “La sonnambula” in Limerick at the Theater Royal. Catherine Hayes also gained much success after touring America. She was the great great aunt to Irish American actress and singer Helen Hayes.

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