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Man sustains ‘potentially life-changing injuries’ after being shot in arms and legs in Co. Derry

October 16, 2024 by

A MAN has sustained potentially life-changing injuries after being shot in the arms and legs in Co. Derry. The man was attacked by a number of men wearing balaclavas at a property in the Mettican Road area of Garvagh on Tuesday. A second man was also injured in the attack. "Detectives are investigating a report of an aggravated burglary shortly before 9pm yesterday, Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Man sustains ‘potentially life-changing injuries’ after being shot in arms and legs in Co. Derry

New Irish dancing academy goes from strength to strength

October 15, 2024 by

A NEWLY formed Irish dancing academy has gone from strength to strength within just six months of opening. The Gibbons Academy of Irish Dance is based in Leeds, where it launched in March 2024. Founded by Katie Gibbons Rokka, who returned home to Leeds after seven years spent teaching in Manchester,  the school has proven a popular choice among its local community. Dancers … [Read more...] about New Irish dancing academy goes from strength to strength

Arrest made after body of woman found in house

October 15, 2024 by

POLICE are investigating after the body of a woman was found at a house in Co. Down. The woman, aged in her 50s, was found at a house in the Rosepark area of Donaghadee on October 14. “Police received a report just after 7am on October 14, that a woman, aged in her 50s, had been found dead in a house in the Rosepark area of the town,” the PSN’s Detective Chief Inspector Neil … [Read more...] about Arrest made after body of woman found in house

Two police officers injured after patrol car rammed

October 15, 2024 by

TWO police officers were injured when their patrol car was rammed in the early hours of the morning. The officers were on patrol in Crossmaglen in Co. Armagh on October 13 when a car they signalled to stop deliberately drove into them. “Just after 1am police on patrol in the Dundalk Road area signalled their blue lights at a black Audi driving on the opposite side of the road,” … [Read more...] about Two police officers injured after patrol car rammed

Irish Government confirms plans to purchase land for new nature reserve

October 15, 2024 by

A NEW nature reserve will be created in Ireland under plans announced by Nature Minister Malcolm Noonan. The Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform confirmed this week his intention to purchase just under 165 acres of land in Kilkenny and designate it as the new Gale’s Hill Nature Reserve. “Under this Government, we have transformed the National Parks and … [Read more...] about Irish Government confirms plans to purchase land for new nature reserve

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