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GARDAÍ have appealed to the public for information following reports of a man entering the sea in Co. Donegal at the weekend. The incident happened at Lagacurry Beach, Isle of Doagh, Clonmany, on the afternoon of Saturday, October 5. The man is described as being in his early 70s and 6' 2" in height. He was last seen wearing a bottle green heavy jumper, blue collared shirt, … [Read more...] about Gardaí appeal for information after reports of elderly man entering sea in Co. Donegal

THE SON of one of the most trusted associates of the Kinahan Organised Crime Group has been extradited to Britain to stand trial for alleged firearms offences following a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation. Jack Kavanagh, from Tamworth, Staffordshire was escorted back to Britain by a team of officers from the NCA's Joint International Crime Centre last week. The … [Read more...] about Son of Kinahan crime gang member is extradited to Britain accused of firearms charges

JOHN KERRY has been awarded the Impact Ireland Award at the inaugural Impact Ireland convention held in Dublin this month. The former US Secretary of State was presented with his award by Taoiseach Simon Harris at the event held in the Mansion House on October 4. With sustainability the overarching theme for the one-day convention, Mr Kerry was honoured for his “notable” … [Read more...] about Former US secretary of state John Kerry receives inaugural Impact Ireland Award

NORTHERN Irish entrepreneur Dr Leah Totton has sold the chain of cosmetic clinics she launched with Sir Alan Sugar following her win on The Apprentice. The Derry woman was the winner of the 2013 series of the popular reality game show, where candidates compete to win a significant chunk of financial investment from Lord Sugar in order to launch their own business. Totton won … [Read more...] about Dr Leah Totton sells cosmetics clinics launched with Lord Alan Sugar following Apprentice win

AN "urgent response" is needed following a spate of violent killings of women in Northern Ireland, SDLP leader Claire Hanna said today. The MP for South Belfast and Mid Down has called for “urgency and focus” after it was reported this morning that a 22-year-old woman was found dead in her Belfast home. “It is so tragic that a young life has been cut short in this manner and my … [Read more...] about ‘Urgent focus’ needed on violence against women following four deaths in Northern Ireland