A MAN has been found guilty of attempting to murder three children during a 2023 attack in Dublin. Riad Bouchaker, 52, had denied any wrongdoing but after a trial lasting more than two weeks, a jury took just five hours to find him guilty on all charges. The Algerian national, who has lived in Ireland for 25 years, was also found guilty of stabbing childcare worker Leanne Flynn … [Read more...] about Man guilty of attempting to murder three children in 2023 Dublin attack
Two PSNI officers dismissed over ‘abhorrent’ sexual assaults against colleagues
TWO PSNI officers have been dismissed over 'abhorrent' sexual assaults against colleagues. The separate incidents occurred while the off-duty male officers were at social events with colleagues. Chief Superintendent Stephen Murray, head of the PSNI's Standards Department, said the incidents risked undermining confidence in the police. "We recognise the significant harm that … [Read more...] about Two PSNI officers dismissed over ‘abhorrent’ sexual assaults against colleagues
Survivors gather to mark anniversary of Troubles project
TROUBLES survivors gathered in London for an event marking the anniversary of an organisation launched to support peace, reconciliation and healing. Troubles, Tragedy and Trauma Northern Ireland UK (TTTNIUK) was launched in 2016 by Michael O’Hare, whose 12-year-old sister Majella O’Hare was shot in the back by a British Paratrooper in Co. Armagh in 1976. Earlier this month the … [Read more...] about Survivors gather to mark anniversary of Troubles project
Appeal to save Birmingham’s historic Irish Catholic church
FOR MORE than 175 years, St Joseph's Catholic Church in Nechells has stood as a symbol of Birmingham's Irish story. Built to serve Irish families who fled the Famine, the church has welcomed generations of people, and has marked countless baptisms, weddings and funerals. But now the historic church is falling apart. A structural inspection has found its bell tower to be unsafe, … [Read more...] about Appeal to save Birmingham’s historic Irish Catholic church
Grandmother fulfils lifelong dream to graduate with children’s nursing degree
A BELFAST based grandmother has fulfilled a lifelong dream by graduating with a degree in Children’s Nursing. Donna Marie Henry completed her course at Queen’s University at the age of 49, fulfilling plans that she put on hold while she raised her four children. The busy mum, who is also a now a grandmother, left school early with few qualifications, and worked as a waitress to … [Read more...] about Grandmother fulfils lifelong dream to graduate with children’s nursing degree