THE families of the victims of the Stardust nightclub fire will receive a State apology this week, Taoiseach Simon Harris has confirmed. The campaigners have been commended for their ‘steadfast pursuit of justice’ after fresh inquests ruled their loved ones were ‘unlawfully killed’ last week. Some 70 members of the victims' families met with the Taosieach yesterday, with Mr … [Read more...] about Families of Stardust victims will receive State apology following meeting with Taoiseach
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Murderer who killed man with a champagne bottle jailed for life
A KILLER who used a champagne bottle to attack his victim has been given a life sentence for murder. Dean Hughes, 47, who is currently serving time in prison, must serve at least 16 more years after being convicted of murdering Shane Maloney following a trial at Manchester Crown Court. Shane Maloney was attacked in 2019 The court heard that Mr Maloney, 31, was targeted by … [Read more...] about Murderer who killed man with a champagne bottle jailed for life
Life sentence for man who ‘used car as a weapon’ to murder father-in-law
A MAN who murdered his father-in-law in a horror hit-and-run has been jailed for life. William Connors, 28, mowed down Thomas ‘Tommy’ Connors outside his home in Wolverhampton in September 2023. Connors, of Cannock Road, Wolverhampton, was convicted of murder by a majority verdict following a trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court last month. William Connors has been jailed for … [Read more...] about Life sentence for man who ‘used car as a weapon’ to murder father-in-law
Tributes to ‘beautiful young man’ who died in tragic accident while on holiday in Bali
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of an Irish man who died while on holiday in Bali. The family of Dylan Costelloe Clohessy confirmed today that he died following a tragic accident while on holiday in the Indonesian island on April 12. He is “dearly loved and deeply regretted by his heartbroken Mam Edelle Costelloe, dad Kevin Clohessy, his little brother Iarlaith and … [Read more...] about Tributes to ‘beautiful young man’ who died in tragic accident while on holiday in Bali
‘Further blow’ to Bloody Sunday families as former soldiers will not face prosecution over perjury allegations
FORMER soldiers accused of giving false evidence to the Bloody Sunday Inquiry will not face prosecution over the claims the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has confirmed. Thirteen people were shot dead when soldiers opened fire on marchers during a civil rights march in Derry on January 30, 1972. The report of an inquiry into the massacre, led by Lord Saville and published in … [Read more...] about ‘Further blow’ to Bloody Sunday families as former soldiers will not face prosecution over perjury allegations