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VOLUNTEERS working at a railway museum have been left “devastated” after vandals broke in and smashed historic carriages at the site causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. A number of train carriages which are operated by the Downpatrick and Co Down Railway were damaged in the attack on September 20. The PSNI is investigating the incident. “It was reported that entry had … [Read more...] about Railway museum volunteers ‘devastated’ after vandals break in and smash carriages

COCAINE worth €2.8m has been seized at Dublin Port after being found concealed in a vehicle which arrived on a ferry from France. Revenue seized Cocaine worth €2.8m at Dublin Port Revenue officers made the discovery on Sunday, September 22 when they searched a vehicle that had disembarked a ferry from Cherbourg, France. Their intelligence-led operation – in which they used a … [Read more...] about Cocaine worth €2.8m seized at Dublin Port

TWO men with the same name who paired up for a 10-day crime spree have been jailed. Bernie McDonagh, 56, of Heather Close in Romford (Romford McDonagh) and Bernie McDonagh, 35, of Villiers Street in Coventry (Coventry McDonagh) were this week sentenced to a combined six years and nine months. During 10 days in August, the namesakes travelled around Warwickshire in a black … [Read more...] about Double trouble: Burglars with same name are jailed after teaming up for crime spree

GARDAÍ are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a man missing from Co. Limerick for a week. Jonathon Morey, 33, is reported missing from Limerick city since Sunday, September 15. He is described as being 5' 8" in height, of strong build, with black hair and brown eyes. When last seen, Mr Morey was wearing grey clothing. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is … [Read more...] about Gardaí appeal for help tracing Co. Limerick man missing since last week

WARNING: This story contains a graphic image below A WOMAN from Co. Tipperary has been banned from owning a dog for life after an animal in her care endured 'needless and preventable' suffering. The 46-year-old from Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary, appeared at Clonmel District Court on September 3 and pleaded guilty to four charges under the Animal Health and Welfare Act. The IPSCA … [Read more...] about Co. Tipperary woman banned from owning dogs for life following pet’s ‘needless and preventable’ suffering