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A MAN has been arrested by gardaí over an alleged attempt to bribe a League of Ireland football player. According to gardaí, the bribery attempt relates to the current football season. Galway Beo reports that the player was offered more than €30,000 to ensure he was sent off, however, the bribe was refused. It adds that a complaint was later lodged with gardaí over the … [Read more...] about Man arrested over attempt to bribe League of Ireland footballer

A MAN has who attempted to smuggle more than half-a-million pounds' worth of cannabis into Northern Ireland from Holland has been jailed. Sergei Bacaianov initially denied any knowledge of the drugs, which had been hidden in a trailer containing fresh chicken. However, he later pleaded guilty to drugs importation, with the £620,000 worth of cannabis believed to be destined for … [Read more...] about Man jailed after attempting to smuggle more than half-a-million pounds’ worth of cannabis into Northern Ireland

A MAN has died following a multi-vehicle collision in Co. Antrim. The incident occurred on the Crankill Road in Ballymena on Tuesday night. Responding to the incident, Sinn Féin's Phillip McGuigan said: "It is tragic to hear that a man has lost his life on a dual carriageway outside Ballymena last night. "My heartfelt sympathies go out to this man's family as they come to terms … [Read more...] about Man dies following multi-vehicle collision in Co. Antrim

A MAN and woman have been arrested in connection with a racially-motivated hate crime in Belfast. The pair were detained following a disturbance at a business in the city centre on Tuesday. The woman has since been released, while the man remains in police custody. "Police responded to a report on Tuesday afternoon, October 1, that a man and woman were causing a disturbance at … [Read more...] about Man and woman arrested in connection with racially-motivated hate crime in Belfast

OASIS fans in Ireland and the UK have slammed the band for “screwing them over” after it was confirmed the controversial dynamic pricing model will not be applied to tickets for their US tour. Following a 15-year split, the band, led by second-generation Irish brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, announced their 2025 reunion tour over the summer. Tickets for their UK and Irish … [Read more...] about Oasis slammed for ‘screwing Irish and UK fans’ as dynamic pricing scrapped for US tour tickets