A MAN who subjected a young girl to 'horrific sexual abuse' has been jailed after being convicted of non-recent indecent assaults against a child. Earlier this month, 72-year-old Edmund Hennessy of Letheridge Park in Bishops Lydeard, Somerset, was sentenced to seven years for eight offences. His crimes were uncovered after the victim came forward to police to report what had … [Read more...] about Man jailed after subjecting child to ‘horrific sexual abuse’ more than 30 years ago
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Woman arrested following house fire in Co. Cork
A WOMAN has been arrested following a fire at a house in Co. Cork this morning. The blaze occurred at a residence on College Road in Cork city at around 1am. Gardaí say a man was taken to University Hospital Cork for treatment following the fire, although his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. They added that a woman in her 40s was arrested at the scene and is … [Read more...] about Woman arrested following house fire in Co. Cork
Hundreds take part in 104th Liffey Swim in Dublin
MORE than 400 people took to the River Liffey in Dublin on Saturday for the 104th Liffey Swim. The annual event, organised by Leinster Open Sea (LOS), was kicked off by Dublin Lord Mayor Councillor James Geoghegan. Competitors had to complete six open sea races to qualify for the 2.2km swim, which started at the Rory O'More Bridge near the Guinness Brewery gate and finished at … [Read more...] about Hundreds take part in 104th Liffey Swim in Dublin
Extensive damage caused to four buildings in suspected Co. Down arson attack
INVESTIGATORS are treating a fire in Co. Down, that caused damage to four buildings in a commercial yard, as an arson attack. Police were alerted to the blaze at Ballybeen Road, Moneyreagh at around 11.30pm on Friday. Nine fire appliances and 50 personnel from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service tackled the blaze throughout the night. "Officers attended and it was … [Read more...] about Extensive damage caused to four buildings in suspected Co. Down arson attack
Report says death of teenager at Limerick hospital was ‘almost certainly avoidable’
A REPORT into the death of a teenager at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) has said her passing was 'almost certainly avoidable'. Aoife Johnston, 16, waited more than 13 hours for sepsis medication, despite her parents and fellow patients expressing concern over her worsening condition. In his report, former Chief Justice Frank Clarke highlighted failures in hospital … [Read more...] about Report says death of teenager at Limerick hospital was ‘almost certainly avoidable’