OASIS guitarist Bonehead has revealed he is taking a break from the band's current reunion tour after being diagnosed with prostrate cancer. The second-generation Irishman — real name Paul Arthurs — has been performing as part of Oasis on their global tour since July, their first shows since splitting in 2009. However, the 60-year-old, whose mother and father were from Co. Mayo … [Read more...] about Oasis guitarist Bonehead takes break from reunion tour after cancer diagnosis
Arrest made after man dies in Co. Wexford collision
GARDAÍ have made an arrest after a man died following a fatal road traffic collision in Co. Wexford in the early hours of this morning. The incident, involving a passenger van and a jeep, occurred on the N25 at Ballykelly, near Drinagh, at approximately 1.10am today. The driver of the van, a male in his 60s, was fatally injured and pronounced deceased at the scene. His body was … [Read more...] about Arrest made after man dies in Co. Wexford collision
Tributes as man who died in weather-related incident in Co. Donegal is named locally
TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who died in a weather-related incident in Co. Donegal during Storm Amy. The man has been named locally as Tommy Connors, who was aged in his 40s. Mr Connors passed away following the incident at a property in Letterkenny on Friday afternoon while a Status Red wind warning was in place for Co. Donegal. In a statement, gardaí said they responded … [Read more...] about Tributes as man who died in weather-related incident in Co. Donegal is named locally
DUP politician rejects call to apologise after claims he used ‘homophobic slur’ on Question Time
A DUP politician has rejected a call to apologise over claims he used a 'homophobic slur' on BBC One's Question Time. While debating illegal immigration during this week's show, Upper Bann MLA Jonathan Buckley said it was time to stop 'pansying around' the subject. Host Fiona Bruce and other guests appeared shocked at the term, while Eóin Tennyson, Alliance MLA for Upper Bann, … [Read more...] about DUP politician rejects call to apologise after claims he used ‘homophobic slur’ on Question Time
Man arrested after £120,000 worth of cannabis seized in Co. Armagh
A MAN has been arrested after police seized around £120,000 worth of cannabis in Co. Armagh. Detectives from the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch made the discovery at an address in the Broomhill Road area of Portadown in the early hours of Saturday morning, The arrested man currently remains in custody. "A sophisticated cannabis factory was uncovered in a property," said … [Read more...] about Man arrested after £120,000 worth of cannabis seized in Co. Armagh